DocumentCode
2249192
Title
Inherently directional lasing from a thermal-induced-deformation high-Q microcavity
Author
Xiao, Yun-Feng ; Dong, Chun-Hua ; Zou, Chang-Ling ; Han, Zheng-Fu ; Yang, Lan ; Guo, Guang-Can
Author_Institution
Key Lab. of Quantum Inf., Univ. of Sci. & Technol. of China, Hefei
fYear
2008
fDate
4-9 May 2008
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
2
Abstract
We experimentally report a novel asymmetrical spherical microcavity with thermal-induced deformation, in which whispering gallery modes possess not only ultra-high quality factors (Q) but also remarkably directional escape emission from the microsphere boundary.
Keywords
deformation; laser beams; microcavity lasers; photoluminescence; thermo-optical effects; whispering gallery modes; PL spectrum; asymmetrical spherical microcavity; directional escape emission; high-Q microcavity; inherent directional lasing emission; intracavity microlaser; microsphere boundary; thermal-induced-deformed microsphere; ultra-high quality factors; whispering gallery modes; Laboratories; Laser excitation; Microcavities; Optical coupling; Optical pulses; Optical sensors; Q factor; Shape; Thermal engineering; Two dimensional displays; 140.3410; 230.5750; 350.3950;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
iet
Conference_Titel
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN
978-1-55752-859-9
Type
conf
Filename
4572005
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