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.
Details
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 023056 |
| Number of pages | 19 |
| Journal | Physical Review Research |
| Volume | 6 (2024) |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 16 Apr 2024 |
| Peer-reviewed | Yes |