Quantum electrodynamics of graphene Landau levels in a deep-subwavelength hyperbolic phonon-polariton cavity
Abstract
The confinement of electromagnetic radiation within extremely small volumes offers an effective means to significantly enhance light-matter interactions, to the extent that zero-point quantum vacuum fluctuations can influence and control the properties of materials. Here, we develop a theoretical framework for the quantum electrodynamics of graphene Landau levels embedded in a deep-subwavelength hyperbolic cavity, where light is confined into ultrasmall mode volumes. By studying the spectrum, we discuss the emergence of polaritons, and disentangle the contributions of resonant quantum vacuum effects from those of purely electrostatic interactions. Finally, we study the hybridization between magnetoplasmons and the cavity modes.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Strong Light-Matter Interactions
Plasmonic and Surface Plasmon Research
Thermal Radiation and Cooling Technologies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Physical Review Research
- Volume
- 8
- Issue
- 2
- Publication date
- 4 February 2026
- Language
- EN