Research team establishes synthetic dimension dynamics to manipulate light

https://phys.org/news/2024-03-team-synthetic-dimension-dynamics.html

"gauge fields, quantum Hall physics, discrete solitons, and topological phase transitions in 4D or higher... platform creating intricate resonator networks with anisotropic, long-range, or dissipative couplings... customizable waveguide arrays establishing synthetic modal dimensions... enables light control without need for  nonlinearity or non-Hermiticity... photonics, mode lasing, quantum optics, data transmission, optical communications, topological insulator lasers, energy harvesting efficiency, laser array radiance."

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https://phys.org/news/2024-04-team-ultrafast-laser-state-based.html