The physics and applications of random lasers
Year: 2008
Authors: Wiersma D.
Autors Affiliation: European Lab Nonlinear Spectroscopy LENS, I-50019 Florence, Italy and INFM, BEC, I-50019 Florence, Italy
Abstract: Recent developments in the field of micro and nanophotonics have shown that it is possible to make use of the intrinsic disorder in photonic materials to create useful optical structures. An example is that of a random laser, in which laser action is obtained in disordered structures such as powders and porous glasses. Although these materials are easy to fabricate, it is only recently that researchers have started to fully understand the rich and complex physical processes that take place in amplifying disordered systems. Here, I will give an overview of the various recent results and discuss the physical picture that has now emerged. I will also discuss possible applications of this new type of disorder-based laser light source.
Journal/Review: NATURE PHYSICS
Volume: 4 (5) Pages from: 359 to: 367
KeyWords: strongly scattering media; spontaneus emission; classical diffusion; disordered medium; localizationDOI: 10.1038/nphys971ImpactFactor: 16.821Citations: 1303data from “WEB OF SCIENCE” (of Thomson Reuters) are update at: 2024-10-06References taken from IsiWeb of Knowledge: (subscribers only)Connecting to view paper tab on IsiWeb: Click hereConnecting to view citations from IsiWeb: Click here