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Cavity-Enhanced Fluorescence in Colliding Droplets of Rhodamine 6G Aqueous Solutions.

Aya Kamoshita¹, Jun-Ya Kohno¹

¹Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Gakushuin University, 1-5-1 Mejiro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 171-8588, Japan.

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|August 8, 2023

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Colliding liquid droplets create a superior optical cavity, enhancing fluorescence. This study reveals mechanisms for developing efficient dye lasers from these unique droplet interactions.

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Area of Science:

Optics and Photonics
Laser Physics
Fluid Dynamics

Background:

Liquid droplets can function as high-quality (high-Q) optical cavities using whispering gallery modes, enhancing light intensity.
Droplet collisions create temporary, unique morphologies that offer improved optical cavity performance compared to single droplets.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the mechanisms of cavity-enhanced fluorescence in colliding droplets of aqueous rhodamine 6G.
To analyze the spectral characteristics and temporal dynamics of fluorescence emission from colliding droplets.

Main Methods:

Utilizing laser excitation to acquire fluorescence spectra and generation times.
Analyzing the spectral peaks attributed to amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) and lasing.
Comparing the generation times of ASE and lasing to understand feedback mechanisms.

Main Results:

Fluorescence spectra exhibited two distinct peaks: amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) and lasing.
Lasing generation exhibited a longer delay compared to ASE, suggesting a requirement for greater path length for positive feedback.
The colliding droplet morphology significantly enhances optical cavity efficiency.

Conclusions:

The enhanced optical cavity in colliding droplets provides a foundation for developing highly efficient dye lasers.
Understanding the interplay between droplet morphology, ASE, and lasing is crucial for optimizing dye laser performance.
This research opens avenues for novel photonic devices based on droplet microcavities.