Authors:	B. Maes, M. Fiers, P. Bienstman
Title:	Self-pulsing and chaos in short chains of coupled nonlinear microcavities
Format:	International Journal
Publication date:	9/2009
Journal/Conference/Book:	Physical Review A
Volume(Issue):	80 p.033805
DOI:	10.1103/physreva.80.033805
Citations:	49 (Dimensions.ai - last update: 14/4/2024) 39 (OpenCitations - last update: 3/5/2024) Look up on Google Scholar
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Abstract

We examine time-domain instabilities in short chains of coupled Kerr-nonlinear resonators. We show that a
large parameter region of self-pulsing or chaotic behavior can be realized. We give a detailed description of the possible states in systems with two and three cavities, using phenomenological coupled-mode equations and rigorous simulations. A particular geometry can exhibit a rich range of dynamics, dependent on input conditions. A clear link with the linear transmission properties is shown. This system complements the studies of the nonlinear Bragg reflector and electrons in a nonlinear lattice. Unlike the Bragg grating case, we observe wide detuning ranges that exhibit self-pulsing without first going through a bistable transition.

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