Spontaneous spatial fractal patterns in simple
linear and nonlinear optical cavities

McDonald, GS; Christian, JM; Huang, JG; Walsh, TM; Bostock, C

Abstract

We present an overview of our research on the fractal-generating properties of two distinct optical cavities: fractal eigenmodes of linear systems with inherent magnification, and spontaneous spatial fractals in nonlinear systems. Our latest research focuses on “kaleidoscope” lasers and nonlinear ring-resonator geometries.

Citation

linear and nonlinear optical cavities. Presented at European Optical Society Annual Meeting (EOSAM 2012), Aberdeen, Scotland, UK

• Presentation Conference Type: Other
• Conference Name: European Optical Society Annual Meeting (EOSAM 2012)
• Conference Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
• Deposit Date: Jul 17, 2012
• Publicly Available Date: Apr 5, 2016
• Publisher: European Optical Society
• Publisher URL: http://www.myeos.org/events/eosam2012/
• Additional Information: Event Type : Conference