Title :
Transverse optical patterns and spatial solitons in phase coupled VCSEL arrays
Author :
Dabbicco, M. ; Amato, L. ; Maggipinto, T. ; Brambilla, M.
Author_Institution :
Dipt. lnterateneo di Fisica, INFM, Bari
Abstract :
Rolls and hexagons transverse patterns are observed experimentally in phase-coupled 8times8 VCSEL arrays. Simulations on tailored models qualitatively match the observations and predict the existence of cavity solitons
Keywords :
laser cavity resonators; optical solitons; pattern formation; quantum well lasers; semiconductor laser arrays; surface emitting lasers; VCSEL arrays; cavity solitons; multiple quantum well active regions; phase-coupled arrays; spatial solitons; transverse optical patterns;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics Conference, 2004. (IQEC). International
Conference_Location :
San Francisco, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-778-4