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Unconventional magnon blockade in a dissipative photon–magnon coupling system

Xuliang Deng, Kaikai Zhang, Tao Shui, Xiao-Tao Xie, Wen‐Xing Yang

Published Oct 22, 2024• 5 citations
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Abstract

We investigate unconventional magnon blockade (UMB) in a dissipative photon–magnon coupling cavity, where the coherent and dissipative coupling between photon and magnon can be adjusted by the position of the yttrium iron garnet sphere in the cavity. An approximate analytical solution for the statistical property of magnon is provided, which is in good agreement with the results obtained by numerically solving the Lindblad master equation. Our results indicate that UMB can be achieved in the case of dissipative photon–magnon coupling, but not in the case of coherent photon–magnon coupling. Secondly, by adjusting the amplitude of the external laser field, dynamic control of UMB can be achieved. Finally, by solving the Lindblad master equation containing the occupation number of thermal magnon and photon, the statistical properties of magnons will transition from nonclassical to classical. It is shown that the above phenomena originate from the interference between different quantum paths. Our research may provide theoretical possibilities for quantum manipulation schemes at the single-magnon level and open up a new avenue for designing single-magnon sources in a dissipative photon–magnon coupling system. • UMB can be generated by dissipative photon–magnon coupling, not coherent coupling. • The analytical optimal parameter for UMB is in agreement with the numerical result. • Dynamic-controlled UMB can be achieved by adjusting the external laser fields.

DOI
10.1016/j.rinp.2024.108018

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