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Vector soliton fission.

F Lu1, Q Lin, W H Knox

  • 1Institute of Optics, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14627, USA.

Physical Review Letters
|November 5, 2004
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We explored the polarization properties of soliton fission in nonlinear media. Vector solitons generated via fission display elliptical polarization, impacting supercontinuum generation in tapered fibers.

Area of Science:

  • Nonlinear optics
  • Quantum optics
  • Fiber optics

Background:

  • Soliton fission is a key process in nonlinear fiber optics.
  • Understanding the polarization dynamics of solitons is crucial for applications.
  • Supercontinuum generation is sensitive to initial conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the vectorial nature of soliton fission.
  • To analyze the polarization states of generated vector solitons.
  • To examine the polarization of nonsolitonic radiation.

Main Methods:

  • Theoretical modeling of soliton fission in isotropic nonlinear media.
  • Experimental investigation using tapered optical fibers.
  • Polarization analysis of generated solitons and radiation.

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Main Results:

  • Soliton fission in tapered fibers is highly sensitive to input polarization.
  • Generated vector solitons exhibit distinct elliptical polarization states.
  • Nonsolitonic radiation displays complex polarization characteristics.

Conclusions:

  • The vectorial nature of soliton fission is confirmed theoretically and experimentally.
  • Polarization properties of vector solitons and associated radiation are elucidated.
  • Findings provide insights into polarization-dependent supercontinuum generation.