Nonlinear polarization dynamics of counterpropagating waves in an isotropic optical fiber: Theory and experiments
Anno: 2001
Autori: Pitois S., Millot G., Wabnitz S.
Affiliazione autori: Laboratoire de Physique, l\’Université de Bourgogne, Faculté des Sciences Mirande, Avenue A. Savary, 21078 Dijon Cedex, France
Abstract: The nonlinear interaction between two intense counterpropagating laser beams in an isotropic optical fiber may lead to spatiotemporal polarization instabilities of both waves. Experiments with various mutual polarization arrangements and different powers of the two counterpropagating input beams showed that nonlinear birefringence may lead to significant polarization cross switching of both beams. In the case of two counter-rotating circular input waves, the cross-polarization interaction of the beams led to the generation of a polarization kink or domain wall soliton. This soliton is formed by a superposition of counterpropagating waves that represent switching of the state of polarization of light between two domains where both waves are circularly polarized and corotating. The experimental observations are found to be in good agreement with the theoretical predictions.
Giornale/Rivista: JOURNAL OF THE OPTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA B: OPTICAL PHYSICS
Volume: 18 (4) Da Pagina: 432 A: 443
Parole chiavi: Birefringence; Laser beams; Light polarization; Light propagation; Optical fibers; Optical switches; Solitons, Cross-polarization interactions, Nonlinear opticsDOI: 10.1364/JOSAB.18.000432Citazioni: 52dati da “WEB OF SCIENCE” (of Thomson Reuters) aggiornati al: 2024-04-28Riferimenti tratti da Isi Web of Knowledge: (solo abbonati) Link per visualizzare la scheda su IsiWeb: Clicca quiLink per visualizzare la citazioni su IsiWeb: Clicca qui