Bistability between different dissipative solitons in nonlinear optics

2004/07/15 by U. Bortolozzo, Bortolozzo, U., Luc Pastur +10
Computer Science · Physics and Astronomy · #Advanced Fiber Laser Technologies #Nonlinear Dynamics and Pattern Formation #Nonlinear Photonic Systems #nlin.PS

paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.nlin/0407036

arxiv created 2004/07/15 · arxiv updated 2009/12/01

Abstract

We report the observation of different localized structures coexisting for the same parameter values in an extended system. The experimental findings are carried out in a nonlinear optical interferometer, and are fully confirmed by numerical simulations. The existence of each kind of localized structure is put in relation to a corresponding delocalized pattern observed. Quantitative evaluation of the range of pump parameter allowing bistability between localized structures is given. The dependence of the phenomena on the other relevant parameters is discussed.

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