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Parametric control of thermal self-pulsation in micro-cavities
Optics Letters
|September 29, 2017
Summary
We demonstrate controlling micro-cavity bifurcations using ultrafast Kerr effects and slow nonlinearities. This enables low-energy signal control via four-wave mixing for advanced optical micro-cavity devices.
Area of Science:
- Nonlinear optics
- Micro-cavity physics
- Quantum optics
Background:
- Micro-cavities exhibit complex dynamics due to nonlinear effects.
- Controlling bifurcations is crucial for stable device operation.
- Ultrafast Kerr effect and slow nonlinearities interplay in optical systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a scheme for controlling bifurcations in micro-cavities.
- To investigate the role of ultrafast Kerr effect and slow nonlinearities.
- To demonstrate efficient control using low-energy signals.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing the interplay between ultrafast Kerr effect and slow nonlinearities (thermo-optical, free-carriers-induced, opto-mechanical).
- Employing four-wave mixing for efficient Hopf bifurcation control.
- Theoretical modeling and simulation of micro-cavity dynamics.
Main Results:
- Hopf bifurcations in micro-cavities can be efficiently controlled.
- Low energy signals via four-wave mixing are sufficient for control.
- New strategies for designing micro-cavity oscillators and sensors are proposed.
Conclusions:
- Coherent wave mixing offers new pathways for micro-cavity control.
- Enhanced understanding of thermal stability in optical micro-cavities.
- Potential applications in communications, sensing, metrology, and optical micro-combs.
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