polaritonmediated

Polaritonmediated refers to phenomena or processes that occur through the interaction or influence of polaritons. Polaritons are hybrid light-matter quasiparticles that arise when photons interact strongly with an excitation in a material, such as an exciton or a phonon. This strong coupling leads to the formation of new eigenstates that are a mixture of both the photon and the material excitation.

In a polaritonmediated process, the initial excitation or interaction occurs, leading to the creation of polaritons. These polaritons then propagate or interact further, mediating the subsequent steps of the phenomenon. For example, in some optical devices, the emission of light might be polaritonmediated, meaning that the light is not directly emitted by the material but rather by the decay of polaritons. Similarly, energy transfer or chemical reactions can be influenced or driven by polaritons.

The study of polaritonmediated phenomena is an active area of research in condensed matter physics and quantum optics. Understanding these processes is crucial for developing new technologies such as low-threshold lasers, efficient light-emitting diodes, and novel quantum information processing systems. The unique properties of polaritons, such as their reduced effective mass and enhanced light-matter interaction, make them promising candidates for a wide range of applications.