Title :
Mathematical modelling of nematicons and their interactions
Author :
Reimbert, Catherine García ; Minzoni, Antonmaria A. ; Skuse, Benjamin D. ; Smyth, Noel F. ; Marchant, Timothy R. ; Worthy, Annette L.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Math. & Mech., Univ. Nac. Autonoma de Mexico, Mexico City
Abstract :
The mathematical modelling of guided wave (nematicon) propagation in liquid crystals is considered. Model equations are derived based on suitable trial functions in an averaged Lagrangian. These equations are used to model nematicon interactions.
Keywords :
light propagation; nematic liquid crystals; averaged Lagrangian; guided wave propagation; liquid crystals; nematicon interactions; nematicons; Diffraction; Equations; Lagrangian functions; Liquid crystals; Mathematical model; Mathematics; Nonlinear optics; Optical polarization; Optical propagation; Statistics;
Conference_Titel :
IEEE/LEOS Winter Topical Meeting Series, 2008
Conference_Location :
Sorrento
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1594-6
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1595-3
DOI :
10.1109/LEOSWT.2008.4444429
