Author:
Sarkar Anirban,Bhaktha B. N. Shivakiran,Andreasen Jonathan
Abstract
AbstractWe report the observation of replica symmetry breaking (RSB) in a weakly scattering optofluidic random laser (ORL). Coherent random lasing is indicated by the presence of narrow peaks rising out of the spectral background. This coherence helps to identify a random laser threshold, which is expected to be gradual with weak scattering. We find that lasing action initiated using optical pulsed pumping coincides with the onset of both RSB and Lévy flight statistics. However, the transition from the photonic paramagnetic to photonic glass phase is more subtle in that the Parisi overlap function broadens instead of completely changing shape. This subtlety is balanced by an accompanying result of identical experimental conditions giving rise to lasing or no lasing depending on the shot. Additional statistical calculations and investigations into the fundamental physical mechanisms present in the ORL support this conclusion. Using simple numerical models, we study the critical spectral properties required for RSB to occur, as indicated by the Parisi overlap function. The simplicity of the models helps demonstrate the sensitive nature of this tool and the necessity of additional verification of the physical mechanisms present in the experiment.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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