Nonlinear dynamics of double-cavity optical bistability of a three-level ladder system
- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur 208016 (India)
We present nonlinear dynamical features of two-photon double-cavity optical bistability exhibited by a three-level ladder system in the mean-field limit at low input light levels. The system exhibits a hump-like feature in the lower branch of the bistable response, wherein a region of instability develops. The system displays a range of dynamical features varying from normal stable switching to periodic self-pulsing and chaos. The inclusion of two competing cooperative atom-field couplings leads to such rich, nonlinear dynamical behavior. We provide a domain map that clearly delineates the various regions of stability, as well as bifurcation diagrams with associated supporting evidence that identifies the period-doubling route to chaos.
- OSTI ID:
- 21541376
- Journal Information:
- Physical Review. A, Journal Name: Physical Review. A Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 83; ISSN 1050-2947; ISSN PLRAAN
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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