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Global quantitative predictions of complex laser dynamics.

Sebastian Wieczorek1, Thomas B Simpson, Bernd Krauskopf

  • 1Department of Physics and Astronomy, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1081, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands. sebek@nat.vu.nl

Physical Review. E, Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft Matter Physics
|May 15, 2002
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We found excellent agreement between theoretical models and experiments for optically injected semiconductor lasers. This confirms the power of dynamical systems modeling for predicting laser chaos and nonlinear behavior.

Area of Science:

  • Nonlinear Dynamics
  • Semiconductor Laser Physics
  • Optical Engineering

Background:

  • Optically injected semiconductor lasers exhibit complex nonlinear dynamics.
  • Understanding these dynamics is crucial for laser applications.
  • Predicting chaotic and multistable behaviors remains challenging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To validate theoretical models against experimental data for optically injected semiconductor lasers.
  • To map out regions of regular, chaotic, and multistable behavior.
  • To demonstrate the predictive power of dynamical systems modeling.

Main Methods:

  • Constructing a two-dimensional bifurcation diagram from theoretical models.
  • Generating an experimental stability map under varying injection parameters.

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  • Comparing the theoretical diagram with the experimental map.

    • Main Results:

    • Achieved unprecedented agreement between the theoretical bifurcation diagram and the experimental stability map.
    • The bifurcation diagram accurately detailed regions of regular, chaotic, and multistable dynamics.
    • Agreement was observed over a large range of injection parameter values.

    Conclusions:

    • Dynamical systems modeling provides a powerful tool for quantitatively predicting semiconductor laser nonlinear dynamics.
    • The study validates the use of bifurcation diagrams for understanding laser behavior.
    • This work enhances the predictability of chaos and multistability in laser systems.