Flux Magnetism in a Strongly Interacting Dipolar Lattice Supersolid under Tunable Gauge Fields

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Authors: Anonymous, Pietro Lombardi, Giovanni Ferioli, Joana Fraxanet, Maciej Lewenstein, Luca Tanzi, Luca Barbiero
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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