Quantum vacuum amplification in time-varying media with arbitrary temporal profiles

In this work we address quantum vacuum amplification effects in time-varying media with an arbitrary time-modulation profile. To this end, we propose a theoretical formalism based on the concept of conjugated harmonic oscillators, evaluating the impact on the transition time in temporal boundaries,...

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Main Authors: A. Ganfornina-Andrades, J. E. Vázquez-Lozano, I. Liberal
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Language:English
Published: American Physical Society 2024-12-01
Series:Physical Review Research
Online Access:http://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevResearch.6.043320
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description In this work we address quantum vacuum amplification effects in time-varying media with an arbitrary time-modulation profile. To this end, we propose a theoretical formalism based on the concept of conjugated harmonic oscillators, evaluating the impact on the transition time in temporal boundaries, shedding light into the practical requirements to observe quantum effects at them. In addition, we find nontrivial effects in pulsed modulations, where the swiftest and strongest modulation does not lead to the highest photon production. Thus, our results provide key insights for the design of temporal modulation sequences to enhance quantum phenomena.
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spelling doaj-art-4e6a33cd800d4b55b9f4a1fbe685dfd72025-08-20T02:40:35ZengAmerican Physical SocietyPhysical Review Research2643-15642024-12-016404332010.1103/PhysRevResearch.6.043320Quantum vacuum amplification in time-varying media with arbitrary temporal profilesA. Ganfornina-AndradesJ. E. Vázquez-LozanoI. LiberalIn this work we address quantum vacuum amplification effects in time-varying media with an arbitrary time-modulation profile. To this end, we propose a theoretical formalism based on the concept of conjugated harmonic oscillators, evaluating the impact on the transition time in temporal boundaries, shedding light into the practical requirements to observe quantum effects at them. In addition, we find nontrivial effects in pulsed modulations, where the swiftest and strongest modulation does not lead to the highest photon production. Thus, our results provide key insights for the design of temporal modulation sequences to enhance quantum phenomena.http://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevResearch.6.043320
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Quantum vacuum amplification in time-varying media with arbitrary temporal profiles
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title Quantum vacuum amplification in time-varying media with arbitrary temporal profiles
title_full Quantum vacuum amplification in time-varying media with arbitrary temporal profiles
title_fullStr Quantum vacuum amplification in time-varying media with arbitrary temporal profiles
title_full_unstemmed Quantum vacuum amplification in time-varying media with arbitrary temporal profiles
title_short Quantum vacuum amplification in time-varying media with arbitrary temporal profiles
title_sort quantum vacuum amplification in time varying media with arbitrary temporal profiles
url http://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevResearch.6.043320
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