Can quadratic solitons self-accelerate?

Ido Kaminer, Mordechai Segev, Demetrios N. Christodoulides

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Abstract

We present accelerating self-trapped first-and second-harmonic beams in a phased-matched quadratic process. The acceleration results from the inner structure of the beams, which exhibit unique properties such as asynchronous interference and irregular power distribution.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2011
StatePublished - 2011
EventQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2011 - Baltimore, MD, United States
Duration: 1 May 20116 May 2011

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers

Conference

ConferenceQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2011
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBaltimore, MD
Period1/05/116/05/11

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Instrumentation
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

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