Dynamically assisted tunneling in the Floquet picture

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Abstract

We study how tunneling through a potential barrier V(x) can be enhanced by an additional harmonically oscillating electric field E(t)=E0cos(ωt) or a similar oscillating force. To this end, we transform into the Kramers-Henneberger frame and calculate the coupled Floquet channels numerically. We find distinct signatures of resonances when the incident energy E equals the driving frequency ω=E, which clearly shows the breakdown of the time-averaged potential approximation in this regime. As a simple model for experimental applications (e.g., in solid-state physics), we study the rectangular potential, which can also be benchmarked with respect to analytical results. Finally, we consider the truncated Coulomb potential relevant for nuclear fusion.

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OriginalspracheEnglisch
Aufsatznummer023056
Seitenumfang19
FachzeitschriftPhysical Review Research
Jahrgang6 (2024)
Ausgabenummer2
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 16 Apr. 2024
Peer-Review-StatusJa

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