Third-order Exceptional Point and Successive Switching among Three States in a Degenerate Optical Microcavity

Abstract

One of the most intriguing topological features of open systems is exhibiting exceptional point (EP) singularities. Apart from the widely explored second-order EPs (EP2s), the explorations of higher-order EPs in any system requires more complex topology, which is still a challenge. Here, we encounter a third-order EP (EP3) for the first time in a simple fabrication feasible gain-loss assisted optical microcavity. Using scattering-matrix formalism, we study the simultaneous interactions between three successive coupled states around two EP2s, which yield an EP3. Following an adiabatic parametric variation around the identified EP3, we present a robust successive-state-conversion mechanism among three coupled states. The proposed scheme indeed opens a unique platform to manipulate light in integrated devices.

arXiv comment6 pages, 4 figures

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