Polaron-Polariton-Assisted Thermally Activated Superradiance

Physical Review Letters 2026 Open access

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Authors: Yi-Ting Chuang, Liang‐Yan Hsu
DOI: 10.1103/hs3s-j4yp
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Abstract

We predict an anomalous thermally activated superradiance in molecular aggregates within polaritonic environments. In contrast to free space, the collective emission is enhanced when either the exciton-phonon coupling or the temperature increases. This counterintuitive phenomenon is captured by a microscopic theory that combines macroscopic quantum electrodynamics with a modified polaron quantum master equation approach, revealing a nontrivial interplay among excitons, phonons, and polaritons.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Strong Light-Matter Interactions Thermal Radiation and Cooling Technologies Quantum Electrodynamics and Casimir Effect

Publication details

Journal / source
Physical Review Letters
Volume
136
Issue
23
Pages
238001–238001
Publication date
9 June 2026
Language
EN