Supersymmetric laser arrays

Area of Science:

• Photonics
• High-energy physics
• Optics

Background:

• Scaling up radiance in coupled laser arrays is a persistent challenge.
• Existing methods face limitations in achieving high radiance and stable fundamental mode emission.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the application of supersymmetry in photonics for enhancing laser array performance.
• To demonstrate a novel approach for stable, high-radiance emission from coupled laser arrays.

Main Methods:

• Utilized concepts from supersymmetry, a theoretical framework from high-energy physics.
• Designed and realized a supersymmetric laser array architecture.

Main Results:

• Successfully demonstrated a stable supersymmetric laser array.
• The array exclusively emits in its fundamental transverse mode.
• Achieved stable operation, overcoming previous scaling limitations.

Conclusions:

• Supersymmetry offers a powerful tool for advancing integrated laser technology.
• The developed supersymmetric laser array provides a new pathway for scaling radiance.
• This work highlights the potential synergy between non-Hermiticity and supersymmetry in optical systems.