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 | |
| Publication status | Published - Jan 1 2002 |
Fingerprint
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physics and Astronomy(all)
Cite this
Random Laser in One Dimension. / Burin, A. L.; Ratner, Mark A; Cao, H.; Chang, S. H.
In: Physical Review Letters, Vol. 88, No. 9, 01.01.2002.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
}
TY - JOUR
T1 - Random Laser in One Dimension
AU - Burin, A. L.
AU - Ratner, Mark A
AU - Cao, H.
AU - Chang, S. H.
PY - 2002/1/1
Y1 - 2002/1/1
N2 - 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.
AB - 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.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85038326591&partnerID=8YFLogxK
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/citedby.url?scp=85038326591&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1103/PhysRevLett.88.093904
DO - 10.1103/PhysRevLett.88.093904
M3 - Article
VL - 88
JO - Physical Review Letters
JF - Physical Review Letters
SN - 0031-9007
IS - 9
ER -