Nonlinear optical dynamics of 2D super-crystals of quantum Λ-emitters

Abstract

Abstract We study theoretically the optical response of a 2D super-crystal of quantum Λ-emitters which are coupled by their secondary dipole field. The latter introduces a feedback into the system, the interplay of which with the intrinsic nonlinearity of emitters results in an exotic behavior of the system’s optical response, such as periodic or quasi-periodic self-oscillations and chaotic dynamics. We argue therefore that these predicted features can be promising for various nanophotonic applications.