Title :
Azimuthal perturbations in an inhomogencous pattern-forming system: targets and spirals
Author :
Huneus, F. ; Ackemann, T. ; Lange, W.
Author_Institution :
Inst. fur Angewandte Phys., Munster Univ.
Abstract :
Our linear stability analysis of a single-mirror system with sodium vapor as nonlinear medium includes the Gaussian intensity profile. The results are in accordance with the experimental observation of target patterns and intensity spirals
Keywords :
bifurcation; mirrors; nonlinear media; nonlinear optics; pattern formation; perturbation theory; sodium; Gaussian intensity profile; Hopf instability; Na; azimuthal perturbations; inhomogeneous system; intensity spirals; linear stability analysis; nonlinear medium; pattern-forming system; single-mirror system; sodium vapor; target patterns;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics Conference, 2004. (IQEC). International
Conference_Location :
San Francisco, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-778-4
