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Yu-Zhong Gu¹, Li-Kun Chen¹, Yan-Jun Qian¹

¹State Key Laboratory for Mesoscopic Physics and Frontiers Science Center for Nano-Optoelectronics, School of Physics, Peking University, 100871 Beijing, China.

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We demonstrate resonant mode localization in optical microcavities by controlling barrier properties. This research enhances understanding of complex dynamics for high-performance photonic device design.

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Area of Science:

Optics and Photonics
Cavity Quantum Electrodynamics
Complex Systems Dynamics

Background:

Optical microcavities are crucial for photonics.
Understanding resonant mode behavior is key to device performance.
Limaçon cavities offer unique phase space dynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose and demonstrate resonant mode localization in a Limaçon optical microcavity.
To investigate the role of layered phase space and partial barriers.
To explore the impact of cavity openness on resonant modes.

Main Methods:

Utilized a Limaçon optical microcavity model.
Controlled cavity openness via refractive index.
Analyzed resonant modes, quality factor, and conjugate momentum.
Investigated layered phase space dynamics with major and minor barriers.

Main Results:

Successfully localized resonant modes by managing partial barriers.
Observed changes in quality factor and conjugate momentum with barrier invalidation.
Identified emergence of turning points during barrier submergence.
Attributed phenomena to joint confinement effects in layered phase space.

Conclusions:

Demonstrated effective control over resonant modes in optical microcavities.
Provided insights into complex dynamics governed by layered phase space.
Highlighted potential for designing high-performance photonic devices.