Experimental mapping of nonlinear dynamics in synchronized coupled semiconductor laser networks

Apostolos Argyris; Michail Bourmpos; Dimitris Syvridis

doi:10.1117/12.2178822

18 May 2015 Experimental mapping of nonlinear dynamics in synchronized coupled semiconductor laser networks

Apostolos Argyris, Michail Bourmpos, Dimitris Syvridis

Proceedings Volume 9503, Nonlinear Optics and Applications IX; 95030O (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2178822
Event: SPIE Optics + Optoelectronics, 2015, Prague, Czech Republic

Abstract

The potential of conventional semiconductor lasers to generate complex and chaotic dynamics at a bandwidth that extends up to tens of GHz turns them into useful components in applications oriented to sensing and security. Specifically, latest theoretical and experimental works have demonstrated the capability of mutually coupled semiconductor lasers to exhibit a joint behaviour under various conditions. In an uncoupled network consisting of N similar SLs - representing autonomous nodes in the network - each node emits an optical signal of various dynamics depending on its biasing conditions and internal properties. These nodes remain unsynchronized unless appropriate coupling and biasing conditions apply. A synchronized behaviour can be in principle observed in sub-groups of lasers or in the overall laser network. In the present work, experimental topologies that employ eight SLs, under diverse biasing and coupling conditions, are built and investigated. The deployed systems incorporate off-the-shelf fiber-optic communications components operating at the 1550nm spectral window. The role of emission wavelength detuning of each participating node in the network - at GHz level - is evaluated.

Citation Download Citation

Apostolos Argyris, Michail Bourmpos, and Dimitris Syvridis "Experimental mapping of nonlinear dynamics in synchronized coupled semiconductor laser networks", Proc. SPIE 9503, Nonlinear Optics and Applications IX, 95030O (18 May 2015); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2178822

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available