Super/subradiant frequency doubling by quantum wells coupled to external resonator

Abstract

A scheme for active frequency doubling is suggested. The system comprises N semiconductor quantum wells situated into resonant cavity. Theoretical model for such systems is based on three-level virtual atoms in ladder configuration. It is found that the system can lase in either superradiant or subradiant regime, depending on the number of atoms N. When N passes some critical value the transition from the super to subradiance occurs in a phase-transition-like manner. Stability study of the steady state supports this conclusion.