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A phase-space approach to directional switching in semiconductor ring lasers

Optics 2009-12-09 v1

Abstract

We show that a topological investigation of the phase space of a Semiconductor Ring Laser can be used to devise switching schemes which are alternative to optical pulse injection of counter-propagating light. To provide physical insight in these switching mechanisms, a full bifurcation analysis and an investigation of the topology is performed on a two-dimensional asymptotic model. Numerical simulations confirm the topological predictions.

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@article{arxiv.0912.1438,
  title  = {A phase-space approach to directional switching in semiconductor ring lasers},
  author = {L. Gelens and G. Van der Sande and S. Beri and J. Danckaert},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0912.1438},
  year   = {2009}
}

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9 pages, 7 figures

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