Random bit generators are critical for information security, cryptography, stochastic
modeling, and simulations. Speed and scalability are key challenges faced by current …

Temporal cavity solitons are optical pulses that can persist in passive resonators, such as
microresonators and fiber-based resonators. They can preserve their shape and energy …

Optical frequency combs, which consist of precisely controlled spectral lines covering a wide
range, have played a crucial role in enabling numerous scientific advancements. Beyond …

This work reports the nonlinear dynamics of a mid-infrared interband cascade laser (ICL)
subject to optical injection. It is shown that the stable locking regime is asymmetric and …

Microcombs have enabled a host of cutting-edge applications from metrology to
communications that have garnered significant attention in the last decade. Nevertheless …

Quantum random numbers play a crucial role in diverse applications, including
cryptography, simulation, and artificial intelligence. In contrast to predictable algorithm …

The Multi-Armed Bandit (MAB) problem, foundational to reinforcement learning-based
decision-making, addresses the challenge of maximizing rewards amid multiple uncertain …

We explore the synchronization of chaotic microresonator frequency combs, emphasizing
the modulation instability state, which is known for its inherent chaotic behaviors. Our study …

Studying the chaotic dynamics of semiconductor lasers is of great importance for their
applications in random bit generation and secure communication. While considerable effort …

Near-infrared semiconductor lasers subject to optical feedback usually produce chaos with a
broad bandwidth of a few GHz. However, the reported mid-infrared interband cascade lasers …