Model of Valleys with Different Polarizations (IMAGE)

Institute for Basic Science

Model of Valleys with Different Polarizations

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The model uses vectors (arrows) and colors (from yellow to blue) to show opposite polarizations on different valleys (white crosses). The opposite polarizations (arrow direction) can be, in principle, excited selectively by a polarized laser.

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