Oscillation of the spin-currents of cold atoms on a ring due to light-induced spin–orbit coupling*
Xie Wen-Fanga), He Yan-Zhangb), Bao Cheng-Guangb)†
       
The amplitude A amp versus δ and γ for the case that the initial state is a superposition state. q = 3 and β = 2 are assumed. ϕ = π [0] are given in panel (a) [(b)]. The dotted line marks the maximum of A amp = 2. The locations with γ = 0 have A amp = 0.