POLARITON Meaning and
Definition
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A polariton is a quasiparticle resulting from the strong coupling between excitons and photons in a solid-state system, such as a semiconductor microcavity or an optical lattice. It is formed when an incident photon interacts with an exciton, which is an electron-hole pair bound together by the Coulomb attraction. This interaction leads to the formation of a polariton that exhibits both the characteristics of a photon (particle of light) and an exciton (electron-hole pair).
The polariton can be described as a hybrid state, with a fraction of its energy localized in the excitonic part and the other fraction in the photonic part. As a result, it possesses properties of both particles simultaneously, such as a finite mass due to the excitonic component and the ability to propagate like a photon throughout the medium.
Polaritons have unique properties that make them of great interest in the field of optoelectronics and quantum physics. Due to their strong interactions, they can exhibit Bose-Einstein condensation, where a large number of polaritons occupy the lowest available energy state. This phenomenon allows for the study of quantum coherence and the exploration of fundamental physics at the macroscopic scale.
Furthermore, polaritons have potential applications in the development of low-energy optical devices, such as polariton lasers and transistors, as well as in the field of quantum information processing. Their ability to undergo nonlinear interactions and exhibit long-range coherence makes them promising candidates for the implementation of new types of photonic devices and technologies.
Common Misspellings for POLARITON
- oolariton
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Etymology of POLARITON
The word "polariton" is derived from the combination of two terms: "polar" and "iton".
- "Polar" is derived from the noun "pole" and the adjective ending "-ar" which is used to form adjectives denoting relationships or characteristics. "Pole" refers to either of the two points where the axis of a sphere, or the ends of a magnet, meet the surface. In the case of polaritons, it refers to the concept of polarity or the existence of opposite charges.
- "Iton" is a suffix commonly used in physics to denote elementary particles or quasiparticles. It was likely derived from "electron", a subatomic particle that carries a negative electric charge.
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