Superquantization rule for multistability in driven-dissipative quantum systems

Abstract

We present a superquantization rule which indicates the possible robust stationary states of a generic driven-dissipative quantum system. Multistability in a driven cavity mode interacting with a qudit is revealed hence within a simple intuitive picture. The accuracy of the superquantization approach is confirmed by numerical simulations of the underlying quantum model. In the case when the qudit is composed of several two-level emitters coupled homogeneously to the cavity, we demonstrate the robustness of the superquantized steady states to single-emitter decay.

Keywords

• cavity QED
• multistability
• photon blockade breakdown
• driven-dissipative phase transition
• superquantization