Title :
Complex networks of interacting solitons: Noise-enhanced memory and self-synchronization
Author :
Kaminer, Ido ; Segev, Mordechai ; Bruckstein, Alfred M. ; Eldar, Yonina C.
Author_Institution :
Technion, Haifa
Abstract :
We propose complex networks constructed from interacting vector solitons. Within soliton-based networks, we demonstrate memory effects that are greatly enhanced by noise, as well as spontaneous entire network self-synchronization effects.
Keywords :
complex networks; optical Kerr effect; optical noise; optical solitons; synchronisation; vectors; Kerr solitons; complex networks; noise-enhanced memory; self-synchronization effects; soliton-based networks; spontaneous entire network; vector solitons; Biochemistry; Complex networks; Heart; IP networks; Nonlinear dynamical systems; Nonlinear optics; Optical fiber networks; Optical noise; Optical solitons; Power grids; (190.0190) Nonlinear optics; (190.5940) Self-action effects;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9