Title :
Clustering phenomena in a quantum dot laser
Author :
Tanguy, Yann ; Houlihan, John ; Huyet, Guillaume ; Viktorov, E.A. ; Mandrel, P.
Author_Institution :
Optoelectron. Res. Group, Nat. Univ. of Ireland, Cork, Ireland
Abstract :
This paper models the clustering phenomena in a quantum dot laser using a phase description suitable for a large system of globally coupled oscillators. In this model, the coupling function depends on the phase difference and includes higher Fourier. For various distributions of the unperturbed frequencies, the appearance of frequency locking regimes, clustering and antiphase dynamics are demonstrated.
Keywords :
fluctuations; laser mode locking; laser modes; optical chaos; quantum dot lasers; antiphase dynamics; chaotic fluctuations; clustering phenomena; coupling function; frequency locking regimes; globally coupled oscillators; higher Fourier component; laser modes; phase difference; quantum dot laser; unperturbed frequencies; Chaos; Chemical lasers; Fluctuations; Frequency; Laser modes; Laser theory; Oscillators; Quantum dot lasers; Quantum well lasers; US Department of Transportation;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics Conference, 2005. EQEC '05. European
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8973-5
DOI :
10.1109/EQEC.2005.1567325