Title :
Snell´s law for Kerr bright and dark solitons
Author :
Sanchez-Curto, J. ; Chamorro-Posada, P. ; McDonald, G.S.
Author_Institution :
Univ. de Valladolid, Valladolid
Abstract :
A generalized nonlinear Helmholtz equation is used in this study to describe the evolution of solitons at the interface of two Kerr focusing media. Analytical results show that the relationship between transverse velocities and angles in the nonparaxial theory leads to a remarkably compact Helmholtz generalization of Snell´s law.
Keywords :
Helmholtz equations; nonlinear differential equations; optical Kerr effect; optical solitons; Kerr focusing media; Snell law; bright soliton; dark soliton; nonlinear Helmholtz equation; nonparaxial theory; transverse velocities; Computer interfaces; Frequency conversion; Laboratories; Nonlinear equations; Optical reflection; Physics computing; Refractive index; Solitons; Telecommunication computing; Telecommunication standards;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2007 and the International Quantum Electronics Conference. CLEOE-IQEC 2007. European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Munich
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0931-0
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0931-0
DOI :
10.1109/CLEOE-IQEC.2007.4386081
