Unitary Excitation Transfer between Coupled Cavities Using Temporal Switching

Abstract

Tailored time variations can enable efficient control over signal flows, giving rise to exotic wave phenomena. In this work, we demonstrate how abrupt temporal switching of the coupling between two cavities can tailor the energy flow between them beyond the limitations of static scenarios, enabling unitary excitation transfer. The proposed scheme is robust with respect to a wide range of nonidealities, with implications for classical and quantum phenomena, from computing to nanophotonic systems.