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    We observed stable-vector vortex solitons for the first time in nonlocal nonlinear media. These solitons involve two trapped, co-polarized beams, including a nonlinear optical vortex stabilized by the soliton's refractive potential.

    Area of Science:

    • Nonlinear Optics
    • Condensed Matter Physics
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    Background:

    • Nonlinear optical phenomena are crucial for advanced photonic applications.
    • Vortex solitons are typically unstable in conventional nonlinear media.
    • Nematic liquid crystals offer unique nonlocal reorientational responses.

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    • To experimentally observe stable-vector vortex solitons.
    • To investigate soliton stabilization in nonlocal nonlinear media.
    • To demonstrate the trapping of co-polarized beams of different colors.

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    • Utilized nematic liquid crystals as the nonlocal nonlinear medium.
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