Anomalous Light Scattering by Topological $\mathcal{P}\mathcal{T}$-symmetric Particle Arrays

Abstract

Robust topological edge modes may evolve into complex-frequency modes when a physical system becomes non-Hermitian. We show that, while having negligible forward optical extinction cross section, a conjugate pair of such complex topological edge modes in a non-Hermitian $\mathcal{P}\mathcal{T}$-symmetric system can give rise to an anomalous sideway scattering when they are simultaneously excited by a plane wave. We propose a realization of such scattering state in a linear array of subwavelength resonators coated with gain media. The prediction is based on an analytical two-band model and verified by rigorous numerical simulation using multiple-multipole scattering theory. The result suggests an extreme situation where leakage of classical information is unnoticeable to the transmitter and the receiver when such a $\mathcal{P}\mathcal{T}$-symmetric unit is inserted into the communication channel.

arXiv comment16 pages, 8 figures

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