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  • Nonlinear Optics
  • Quantum Physics
  • Fluid Dynamics

Background:

  • Integrable turbulence is a complex phenomenon observed in nonlinear systems.
  • The one-dimensional nonlinear Schrödinger equation (1D NLSE) models various physical systems, including optical fibers.
  • Rogue waves are extreme, unpredictable waves that can cause significant damage.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To experimentally investigate integrable turbulence in the focusing regime of the 1D NLSE.
  • To analyze the statistical properties of optical power fluctuations in partially coherent waves.
  • To explore the formation and characteristics of rogue waves in this system.

Main Methods:

  • Optical experiments were conducted using a single-mode optical fiber with random initial wave excitation.
  • An advanced optical sampling setup was employed to precisely measure the probability density function of optical power.
  • Numerical simulations of the 1D NLSE with stochastic initial conditions were performed for comparison.

Main Results:

  • The probability density function of optical power evolved from a normal distribution to a heavy-tailed distribution.
  • This evolution indicated the formation of rogue waves within the integrable turbulence.
  • Experimental results were quantitatively reproduced by numerical simulations.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides experimental evidence for rogue wave formation in integrable turbulence.
  • The findings suggest that stochastic generation of coherent solutions of the 1D NLSE underlies the observed statistical features.
  • This research deepens the understanding of extreme wave phenomena in nonlinear systems.