Atomic Regional Superfluids in Two-Dimensional Moiré Time Crystals

Moiré physics has transcended spatial dimensions, extending into synthetic domains and enabling novel quantum phenomena. We propose a theoretical model for a two-dimensional (2D) moiré time crystal formed by ultracold atoms, induced by periodic perturbations applied to a nonlattice trap. Our analysis reveals the emergence of regional superfluid states exhibiting moiré-scale quantum coherence across temporal, spatial, and spatiotemporal domains. This Letter provides fundamental insights into temporal moiré phenomena and presents an alternative pathway to engineer spatial moiré phases without requiring twisted multilayer lattices.

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Physical Review Letters
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2026-01-27
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https://doi.org/10.1103/thvw-pdtd
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Cold Atom Physics and Bose-Einstein Condensates
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Atomic Regional Superfluids in Two-Dimensional Moiré Time Crystals

Weijie Liang, Weiping Zhang, Keye Zhang
Physical Review Letters
Cold Atom Physics and Bose-Einstein Condensates
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Atomic Regional Superfluids in Two-Dimensional Moiré Time Crystals

Weijie Liang, Weiping Zhang, Keye Zhang
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Abstract

Moiré physics has transcended spatial dimensions, extending into synthetic domains and enabling novel quantum phenomena. We propose a theoretical model for a two-dimensional (2D) moiré time crystal formed by ultracold atoms, induced by periodic perturbations applied to a nonlattice trap. Our analysis reveals the emergence of regional superfluid states exhibiting moiré-scale quantum coherence across temporal, spatial, and spatiotemporal domains. This Letter provides fundamental insights into temporal moiré phenomena and presents an alternative pathway to engineer spatial moiré phases without requiring twisted multilayer lattices.

Physical Review LettersVol. 136(7)
Shanghai Jiao Tong University (CN), Shanxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CN), East China Normal University (CN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 98%
Cold Atom Physics and Bose-Einstein Condensates
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