Title :
Lasing action in the transition from localized to diffusive modes in random arrays of cylinders
Author :
Sebbah, P. ; Vanneste, C.
Author_Institution :
Lab. de Phys. de la Matiere Condensee, Univ. de Nice-Sophia Antipolis, Valbonne, France
Abstract :
We investigate the transition from localized to extended modes when size dispersion is introduced into random collections of resonant cylinders. When gain is introduced, we compare random lasing action in both localized and diffusive samples.
Keywords :
laser beams; laser cavity resonators; laser modes; laser transitions; cylinders transition; diffusive mode transition; lasing action; localized mode transition; random arrays; resonant cylinders; size dispersion; Frequency; Laser excitation; Laser feedback; Laser modes; Laser transitions; Optical feedback; Optical scattering; Pump lasers; Random media; Resonance light scattering;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, 2005. QELS '05
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-796-2
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.2005.1548857
