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Simulating superluminal physics with superconducting circuit technology

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: We provide tools for the quantum simulation of superluminal motion with superconducting circuits. We show that it is possible to simulate the motion of a superconducting qubit at constant velocities that exceed the speed of light in the electromagnetic medium and the subsequent emission of Ginzburg radiation. We also consider possible setups for simulating the superluminal motion of a mirror, finding a link with the super-radiant phase transition of the Dicke model.

Source: Physical Review A

DOI: 10.1103/physreva.96.032121

Authors: Carlos Sabín, Borja Peropadre, Lucas Lamata, Enrique Solano

Institutions: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Instituto de Física Fundamental, RTX (United States), University of the Basque Country, Ikerbasque

Language: English

Topic: Quantum Electrodynamics and Casimir Effect

Subfield: Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funders: Eusko Jaurlaritza, Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas

Awards: G3209485537, G4817798723, G8284562306