Quantum magnonics with engineered dissipative and coherent interactions

Abstract:Cavity magnonics is moving beyond the conventional paradigm of coherent spin--photon hybridization toward the controlled engineering of dissipative and coherent interactions, Floquet dynamics, and quantum fluctuations. This Perspective examines how these ingredients reshape collective dynamics and open new avenues for quantum state engineering, transport, and sensing. We discuss the role of dissipative coupling and anti-$\mathcal{PT}$ symmetry in enabling long-lived collective modes and enhanced spectral response, and highlight Floquet engineering as a means of engineering nonreciprocal transport and phase-controlled interactions. We then review recent progress in quantum magnonics, ranging from squeezed and entangled magnon states, including the squeezing of thermal magnons, to prospective schemes for preparing magnonic Schrödinger-cat states. We also discuss how parametric driving and active gain strongly modify hybrid susceptibilities and amplify magnon--photon response. These advances expand the scope of cavity magnonics beyond conventional polariton physics, establishing it as a versatile platform for sensing, transduction, spin transport, and hybrid quantum technologies.

Quantum Physics (quant-ph); Optics (physics.optics)

arXiv:2609.08050 [quant-ph]

(or arXiv:2609.08050v1 [quant-ph] for this version)

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