Optical self-organization in bulk and multiquantum well GaAlAs microresonators

被引:56
作者
Kuszelewicz, R
Ganne, I
Sagnes, I
Slekys, G
Brambilla, M
机构
[1] CNET, CNRS, URA250, Lab Concepts & Disposits Photon, F-92225 Bagneux, France
[2] Politecn Bari, Dipartimento Fis, Bari, Italy
[3] Politecn Bari, Ist Nazl Fis Mat, Bari, Italy
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D O I
10.1103/PhysRevLett.84.6006
中图分类号
O4 [物理学];
学科分类号
0702 ;
摘要
We have observed optical patterns in GaAs/GaAlAs vertical-cavity microresonators. Rolls, rhombs, or hexagons were obtained depending on the wavelength detuning. We show that cavity thickness fluctuations contribute to pattern selection.
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页码:6006 / 6009
页数:4
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