Flux Magnetism in a Strongly Interacting Dipolar Lattice Supersolid under Tunable Gauge Fields
Abstract
Supersolidity and magnetism are fundamental phenomena characterizing strongly correlated matter. Here we unveil a mechanism that directly connects these two regimes and can be experimentally accessed in ultracold atomic systems. Specifically, we exploit the distinctive properties of magnetic lanthanide atoms trapped in a one-dimensional antimagic wavelength optical lattice. This platform enables a realistic implementation of a triangular Bose-Hubbard ladder featuring two key ingredients: strong long-range interactions and tunable gauge fields. Owing to these properties, our numerical analysis reveals a robust lattice supersolid regime with finite fluxes in each triangular plaquette. Remarkably, we show that the density modulation of the supersolid phase and a finite gauge field induce magnetic ordering of the fluxes, forming ferromagnetic and ferrimagnetic patterns. Our results thus reveal a quantum effect that bridges supersolidity and magnetism.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Cold Atom Physics and Bose-Einstein Condensates
Advanced Fiber Laser Technologies
Spectroscopy and Laser Applications
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Physical Review Letters
- Volume
- 137
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 043401–043401
- Publication date
- 12 June 2026
- Language
- EN