Random Laser in One Dimension

A. L. Burin; Mark A Ratner; H. Cao; S. H. Chang

doi:10.1103/PhysRevLett.88.093904

Random Laser in One Dimension

A. L. Burin, Mark A Ratner, H. Cao, S. H. Chang

Northwestern University

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Abstract

We present an analytical approach to random lasing in a one-dimensional medium, consistent with transfer matrix numerical simulations. It is demonstrated that the lasing threshold is defined by transmission through the passive medium and thus depends exponentially on the size of the system. Lasing in the most efficient regime of strong three-dimensional localization of light is discussed. We argue that the lasing threshold should have anomalously strong fluctuations from probe to probe, in agreement with recent measurements.

Original language	English
Number of pages	1
Journal	Physical Review Letters
Volume	88
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.88.093904
Publication status	Published - Jan 1 2002

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Burin, A. L., Ratner, M. A., Cao, H., & Chang, S. H. (2002). Random Laser in One Dimension. Physical Review Letters, 88(9). https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.88.093904

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