The non-reciprocal Dicke model

Abstract

We investigate the physics of an open two-component Dicke model, where the light field mediates non-reciprocal interactions between two spin species. We show that the model, which we dub non-reciprocal Dicke model, exhibits a discrete parity-time ($\mathcal{P}\mathcal{T}$) symmetry and we characterize the emergence of a non-stationary phase, so far explained in terms of dissipation-induced instability, as spontaneous breaking of $\mathcal{P}\mathcal{T}$ symmetry. We further show that such $\mathcal{P}\mathcal{T}$ symmetry breaking embodies an instance of a non-reciprocal phase transition, a concept recently introduced by Fruchart $et$ $al.$ [Nature $592$, 363 (2021)]. Remarkably, the phase transition in our model does not necessitate the presence of any underlying broken symmetry or exceptional points in the spectrum, both believed to be essential requirements for non-reciprocal phase transitions. Our results establish driven-dissipative light-matter systems as a new avenue for exploring non-reciprocal phase transitions and contribute to the theory of non-reciprocal collective phenomena.

arXiv comment5+3 pages, 4+2 figures

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