Abstract
Introduction of optical gain in a disordered system results in enhanced fluctuations [F(2)=var(g-tilde)/2] of the dimensionless conductance g-tilde, similar to the effect of Anderson localization in a passive medium. Using numerical simulations we demonstrate that, despite such qualitative similarity, the whole distribution of the conductance of amplifying random media is drastically different from that of a passive system with the same value of F(2).
Recommended Citation
A. Yamilov and H. Cao, "Effect of Amplification on Conductance Distribution of a Disordered Waveguide," Physical Review E - Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft Matter Physics, American Physical Society (APS), Jan 2006.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevE.74.056609
Department(s)
Physics
Sponsor(s)
National Science Foundation (U.S.)
Keywords and Phrases
Anderson Model; Numerical Analysis; Optical Waveguide Theory
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2006 American Physical Society (APS), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 2006
