Abstract
We predict the existence of a novel interaction-induced spatial localization in a periodic array of qubits coupled to a waveguide. This localization can be described as a quantum analogue of a self-induced optical lattice between two indistinguishable photons, where one photon creates a standing wave that traps the other photon. The localization is caused by the interplay between on-site repulsion due to the photon blockade and the waveguide-mediated long-range coupling between the qubits.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 093604 |
Journal | Physical Review Letters |
Volume | 124 |
Issue number | 9 |
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Publication status | Published - 6 Mar 2020 |