Polarization-domain-wall complexes in fiber lasers

Anno: 2013

Autori: Lecaplain C., Grelu P., Wabnitz S.

Affiliazione autori: Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire Carnot de Bourgogne, Université de Bourgogne, 9 avenue A. Savary, BP 47870 Dijon Cedex 21078, France; Dipartimento di Ingegneria dell\’Informazione, Universitá di Brescia, Via Branze 38, Brescia 25123, Italy

Abstract: We present a simple theoretical model that explains polarization switching in fiber ring lasers operating with a normal path-averaged dispersion and a typical intermediate level of birefringence. Such polarization dynamics, based on a type of polarization-domain-wall (PDW) structures, agree qualitatively well with our experimental observations. We also stress the complex and chaotic nature of the observed polarization-switching states. This is corroborated by detailed numerical simulations that predict the buildup of consecutive and transient PDW structures at the subnanosecond scale, which are not fully resolved experimentally.

Giornale/Rivista: JOURNAL OF THE OPTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA B-OPTICAL PHYSICS

Volume: 30 (1)      Da Pagina: 211  A: 218

Maggiori informazioni: C. L. and Ph. G. acknowledge support from the Agence Nationale de la Recherche (\”Solicristal\” project ANR-2010-BLANC-0417-01). The work of S. W. was carried out with support from the Conseil Regional de Bourgogne, the iXCore Foundation, and the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MIUR) through grant contract 2008MPSSN.
Parole chiavi: Fiber lasers; Ring lasers, Chaotic nature; Experimental observation; In-fiber; Intermediate level; Polarization dynamics; Polarization switching; Subnanosecond; Theoretical models, Polarization
DOI: 10.1364/JOSAB.30.000211

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