Lower-Q Modes Reaching the Lasing Threshold First in the Presence of Exceptional Points

Authors

• Julius Kullig, Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg
• Qi Zhong, School of Science and Engineering
• Jan Wiersig, Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg
• Ramy El-Ganainy, School of Science and Engineering

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

1-1-2026

Abstract

Our recent work [Phys. Rev. Lett. 135, 173802 (2025)] shows that exceptional points in multimode optical cavities allow a lower-quality-factor mode to reach lasing threshold before a competing mode that would normally dominate.

Publication Title

CLEO Fundamental Science Proceedings CLEO 2026

ISBN

[9781957171586]

Recommended Citation

Kullig, J., Zhong, Q., Wiersig, J., & El-Ganainy, R. (2026). Lower-Q Modes Reaching the Lasing Threshold First in the Presence of Exceptional Points. CLEO Fundamental Science Proceedings CLEO 2026. http://doi.org/10.1364/CLEO_FS.2026.FM4B.5
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