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Optics and Photonics
Nonlinear Optics
Quantum Information

Background:

Temporal localized states (TLSs) are crucial for optical information processing and frequency comb generation.
Existing methods for TLS generation can be complex and lack robustness.

Purpose of the Study:

To demonstrate a robust and simple method for generating temporal localized states (TLSs).
To adapt conventional passive mode-locking schemes for TLS emission.
To explore potential applications in optical information bits and frequency combs.

Main Methods:

Coupling a 1/2 vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser with a semiconductor saturable absorber.
Utilizing specially designed nonlinear mirrors.
Operating the system under self-imaging conditions.

Main Results:

Successful generation of individually addressable temporal localized states (TLSs).
Demonstration of a robust and simple system for TLS emission.
Potential for tunable spectral density in frequency combs.

Conclusions:

The developed system provides a practical approach to generating TLSs.
This method simplifies the creation of tunable frequency combs.
The findings pave the way for observing three-dimensional confined states, or light bullets.