Phase-locking in quantum and classical oscillators: polariton condensates, lasers, and arrays of Josephson junctions

被引:14
作者
Eastham, PR [1 ]
Szymanska, MH [1 ]
Littlewood, PB [1 ]
机构
[1] Cavendish Lab, Cambridge CB3 0HE, England
关键词
semiconductors; superconductors; phase transition; optical properties;
D O I
10.1016/S0038-1098(03)00338-7
中图分类号
O469 [凝聚态物理学];
学科分类号
070205 ;
摘要
We connect three phenomena in which a coherent electromagnetic field could be generated: polariton condensation, phaselocking in arrays of underdamped Josephson junctions, and lasing. All these phenomena have been described using Dicke-type models of spins coupled to a single photon mode. These descriptions may be distinguished by whether the spins are quantum or classical, and whether they are strongly or weakly damped. (C) 2003 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:117 / 122
页数:6
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