Title :
Thinking outside the envelope: New perspectives for nonlinear fiber optics
Author :
Dudley, J.M. ; Genty, G. ; Kinsler, P.
Author_Institution :
Inst. FEMTO-ST, Univ. de Franche-Comte, Besancon
Abstract :
We describe the use of a generalized envelope equation to model pulse propagation in highly nonlinear optical fibers. Simulation results are shown modelling carrier shock formation and supercontinuum generation in fused silica nanowires.
Keywords :
nanowires; optical fibre dispersion; silicon compounds; supercontinuum generation; SiO2; carrier shock formation; fused silica nanowires; generalized envelope equation; nonlinear fiber optics; pulse propagation; supercontinuum generation; Electric shock; Laboratories; Maxwell equations; Nonlinear equations; Numerical models; Optical fibers; Optical propagation; Partial differential equations; Silicon compounds; Supercontinuum generation;
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.2008.4444455
