Time-of-flight detection of terahertz phonon-polariton

Tianchuang Luo, Batyr Ilyas, A. von Hoegen, Youjin Lee, Jaena Park, Je-Geun Park and Nuh Gedik ()
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Tianchuang Luo: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Batyr Ilyas: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
A. von Hoegen: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Youjin Lee: Seoul National University
Jaena Park: Seoul National University
Je-Geun Park: Seoul National University
Nuh Gedik: Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Nature Communications, 2024, vol. 15, issue 1, 1-8

Abstract: Abstract A polariton is a fundamental quasiparticle that arises from strong light-matter interaction and as such has attracted wide scientific and practical interest. When light is strongly coupled to the crystal lattice, it gives rise to phonon-polaritons (PPs), which have been proven useful in the dynamical manipulation of quantum materials and the advancement of terahertz technologies. Yet, current detection and characterization methods of polaritons are still limited. Traditional techniques such as Raman or transient grating either rely on fine-tuning of external parameters or complex phase extraction techniques. To overcome these inherent limitations, we propose and demonstrate a technique based on a time-of-flight measurement of PPs. We resonantly launch broadband PPs with intense terahertz fields and measure the time-of-flight of each spectral component with time-resolved second harmonic generation. The time-of-flight information, combined with the PP attenuation, enables us to resolve the real and imaginary parts of the PP dispersion relation. We demonstrate this technique in the van der Waals magnets NiI2 and MnPS3 and reveal a hidden magnon-phonon interaction. We believe that this approach will unlock new opportunities for studying polaritons across diverse material systems and enhance our understanding of strong light-matter interaction.

Date: 2024
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