Abstract

Spin-orbit coupling is an essential ingredient in topological materials, conventional and quantum-gas-based alike. Engineered spin-orbit coupling in ultracold-atom systems-unique in their experimental control and measurement opportunities-provides a major opportunity to investigate and understand topological phenomena. Here we experimentally demonstrate and theoretically analyze a technique for controlling spin-orbit coupling in a two-component Bose-Einstein condensate using amplitude-modulated Raman coupling.

Publication Details
Publication Type
Journal Article
Year of Publication
2015
Volume
114
DOI
10.1103/PhysRevLett.114.125301
Journal
Physical Review Letters
Contributors