<p>Topological phases derived from spin or pseudo-spin typically leverage specific effects like spin-orbit interaction or antiferromagnetism. Here, we propose a flexible theoretical framework capable of designing pseudo-spin-derived topological phases. We reveal that the evanescent coupling between nearby resonators exhibits a <InlineEquation ID="IEq1"> <EquationSource Format="TEX">\({\pi }_{1}({S}^{1})\)</EquationSource> <EquationSource Format="MATHML"><math> <msub> <mrow> <mi>π</mi> </mrow> <mrow> <mn>1</mn> </mrow> </msub> <mrow> <mo>(</mo> <mrow> <msup> <mrow> <mi>S</mi> </mrow> <mrow> <mn>1</mn> </mrow> </msup> </mrow> <mo>)</mo> </mrow> </math></EquationSource> </InlineEquation> topology characterized by a quantized coupling winding number. By tailoring the coupling winding number in photonic crystals, we propose silicon-on-insulator designs for the spin-valley Hall phase (SVHP), its anomalous variant, the anomalous Hall phase, and anti-helical edge states. Notably, the SVHP is obtained in a non-antiferromagnetic system without the need of time-reversal symmetry breaking, and the anti-helical edge states are designed independently of next-nearest coupling tuning. The results are compatible with conventional fabrication processes, demonstrating the simplicity and versatility of this framework and its potential for applications in spin-valley protected light transport and slow light guiding.</p>

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Winding coupling phase for pseudo-spin-derived topological photonics

  • Tianyuan Liu,
  • Min Qiu,
  • Wei Yan

摘要

Topological phases derived from spin or pseudo-spin typically leverage specific effects like spin-orbit interaction or antiferromagnetism. Here, we propose a flexible theoretical framework capable of designing pseudo-spin-derived topological phases. We reveal that the evanescent coupling between nearby resonators exhibits a \({\pi }_{1}({S}^{1})\) π 1 ( S 1 ) topology characterized by a quantized coupling winding number. By tailoring the coupling winding number in photonic crystals, we propose silicon-on-insulator designs for the spin-valley Hall phase (SVHP), its anomalous variant, the anomalous Hall phase, and anti-helical edge states. Notably, the SVHP is obtained in a non-antiferromagnetic system without the need of time-reversal symmetry breaking, and the anti-helical edge states are designed independently of next-nearest coupling tuning. The results are compatible with conventional fabrication processes, demonstrating the simplicity and versatility of this framework and its potential for applications in spin-valley protected light transport and slow light guiding.