Title :
Three-dimensional breakup and spatial dynamics of two-dimensional beams in bulk nonlinear media
Author :
Mamaev, A.V. ; Saffman, M. ; Zozulya, A.A.
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Problems of Mech., Acad. of Sci., Moscow, Russia
Abstract :
Summary form only given. Solitary wave solutions of nonlinear propagation equations is a fascinating topic of nonlinear dynamics. Analysis of their stability and nonlinear evolution properties is one of the most crucial parts in the problem of self-trapping of optical beams. We present a spectrum of experimental and theoretical data demonstrating all stages of breakup and subsequent complex spatial evolution of stripe beams for both a focusing and defocusing photorefractive nonlinear response.
Keywords :
dynamics; nonlinear optics; optical solitons; optical waveguide theory; photorefractive effect; stability; 3D breakup; Three-dimensional breakup; bulk nonlinear media; complex spatial evolution; defocusing photorefractive nonlinear response; focusing photorefractive nonlinear response; nonlinear dynamics; nonlinear evolution properties; nonlinear propagation equations; optical beam self trapping; solitary wave solutions; spatial dynamics; stability; stripe beams; two-dimensional beams; Diffraction; Laser beams; Lighting; Mirrors; Optical waveguides; Polarization; Shape measurement; Solitons; Steady-state; Waveguide junctions;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, 1996. QELS '96., Summaries of Papers Presented at the
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-444-0
