[Physstaff] Colloquium: Wed 11/11/2015, "Laser Dynamics and Dynamic Lasers" Antonio Hurtado (IoP, Strathclyde)

[Daniel Oi]

Dear All,

The next John Anderson Physics Colloquium will be given by one of our own, Dr Antonio Hurtado from the Institute of Photonics. As usual, there will be tea/coffee afterwards.

Title: "Laser Dynamics and Dynamic Lasers"
Speaker: Antonio Hurtado (Institute of Photonics, Physics Dept., University of Strathclyde)
Time/Date: 3pm Wednesday 11th November 2015
Venue: John Anderson JA3.14

Abstract: Semiconductor lasers can undergo a rich variety of nonlinear dynamics, (e.g. periodic oscillations, chaotic regimes, etc.) when subject to external optical injection or feedback. In this seminar I will review our recent analyses on the nonlinear dynamics of different laser structures (e.g. Vertical-Cavity Surface Emitting Lasers, nanostructure lasers, etc.) outlining their potentials for application on a wide range of technologies. In particular, I will discuss the use of laser dynamics for ultra-high frequency generation, all-optical storage and information processing using stable temporal patterns and the ultrafast optical emulation of neuronal dynamics for non-traditional computing paradigms. I will finish by briefly introducing our ongoing research at the Institute of Photonics on Dynamic Lasers. This research focuses on the manipulation, transfer and printing of nanoscale lasers for their integration onto bespoke nanophotonic systems.   

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Dr Daniel K. L. Oi
Lecturer, Quantum Information
Computational Nonlinear & Quantum Optics
SUPA Department of Physics
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow G4 0NG
United Kingdom
 
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