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Area of Science:

  • Quantum optics
  • Laser physics
  • Nanophotonics

Background:

  • Mutually coupled nanolasers are crucial for advanced optical systems.
  • Optimizing their stability and locking range is essential for practical applications.
  • Conventional semiconductor lasers have limitations in tuning range.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Investigate emission dynamics of coupled nanolasers.
  • Identify conditions to optimize nanolaser stability and maximize locking range.
  • Explore methods for wider tuning ranges in nanolasers.

Main Methods:

  • Modeling nanolasers using Maxwell-Bloch type class-C equations.
  • Analytical determination of steady-state solutions.
  • Numerical characterization of emission dynamics via bifurcation analysis.

Main Results:

  • Optimal operation achieved when cavity lifetime matches microscopic polarization dephasing time.
  • Wider tuning ranges observed compared to conventional semiconductor lasers.
  • Polarization lifetime identified as a critical parameter influencing dynamics.

Conclusions:

  • Tuning cavity lifetime is key to enhancing nanolaser stability and locking range.
  • The findings offer a pathway to improved performance in coupled nanolaser systems.
  • This research advances the understanding of nanolaser dynamics and optimization.