Title :
Criteria for synchronization of coupled chaotic external-cavity semiconductor lasers
Author :
Revuelta, José ; Mirasso, Claudio R. ; Colet, Pere ; Pesquera, Luís
Author_Institution :
Inst. de Fisica, Cantabria Univ., Santander, Spain
Abstract :
We study the synchronization of two unidirectionally coupled single-mode external-cavity semiconductor lasers, that operate in a chaotic regime. A simple theory is developed to obtain synchronization conditions and to analyze the effects of the detuning between the two lasers. We find that numerical simulations are in good agreement with the theory.
Keywords :
laser cavity resonators; laser theory; optical chaos; semiconductor lasers; synchronisation; coupled chaotic external-cavity semiconductor lasers; detuning effects; numerical simulations; synchronization criteria; unidirectionally coupled single-mode external-cavity semiconductor lasers; Chaos; Chaotic communication; Fiber lasers; Frequency synchronization; Laser feedback; Laser theory; Microchip lasers; Optical coupling; Semiconductor lasers; Solid lasers;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
