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Vectorial Kerr-cavity solitons.

V J Sánchez-Morcillo, I Pérez-Arjona, F Silva

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    Summary

    A Kerr cavity with differing polarization losses can host both dark and bright cavity solitons (CSs). The study numerically investigates the nonlinear dynamics of bright CSs in one transverse dimension using a Ginzburg-Landau equation.

    Area of Science:

    • Nonlinear optics
    • Cavity quantum electrodynamics
    • Soliton dynamics

    Background:

    • Cavity solitons (CSs) are localized light structures within optical cavities.
    • Anisotropic losses in optical systems can lead to complex nonlinear phenomena.
    • Ginzburg-Landau equations are widely used to model dissipative nonlinear systems.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the possibility of supporting both dark and bright cavity solitons in a Kerr cavity with polarization-dependent losses.
    • To model the system's nonlinear dynamics using a parametrically driven Ginzburg-Landau equation for large cavity anisotropy.
    • To numerically explore the transverse dynamics of bright cavity solitons.

    Main Methods:

    • Theoretical analysis of a Kerr cavity with different losses for two polarization components.

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  • Derivation and application of a parametrically driven Ginzburg-Landau equation.
  • Numerical simulations in one transverse dimension to study bright cavity soliton dynamics.

    • Main Results:

    • Demonstration that a Kerr cavity with polarization-dependent losses can support both dark and bright cavity solitons.
    • Validation of the Ginzburg-Landau equation as a suitable model for large cavity anisotropy.
    • Numerical insights into the nonlinear dynamics and behavior of bright cavity solitons.

    Conclusions:

    • Polarization anisotropy in Kerr cavities is a key mechanism for generating diverse cavity soliton solutions.
    • The Ginzburg-Landau model effectively captures the essential physics of bright soliton formation and dynamics.
    • Further numerical investigation is warranted to fully understand the complex dynamics of these solitons.