Abstract

We describe a method for creating a three-dimensional analogue to Rashba spin-orbit coupling in systems of ultracold atoms. This laser induced coupling uses Raman transitions to link four internal atomic states with a tetrahedral geometry, and gives rise to a Dirac point that is robust against environmental perturbations. We present an exact result showing that such a spin-orbit coupling in a fermionic system always gives rise to a molecular bound state.

Publication Details
Publication Type
Journal Article
Year of Publication
2012
Volume
108
DOI
10.1103/PhysRevLett.108.235301
Journal
Physical Review Letters
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