Title :
Dipole soliton formation in nematic liquid crystals
Author :
Reimbert, Catherine García ; Minzoni, Antonmaria A. ; Smyth, Noel F. ; Worthy, Annette L.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Math. & Mech., Univ. Nac. Autonoma de Mexico, Mexico City
Abstract :
The interaction of two in phase and out of phase guided waves with angular momentum in a nematic liquid crystal is mathematically modelled. It is shown how bound states, such as dipoles, can form.
Keywords :
bound states; nematic liquid crystals; optical solitons; bound states; dipole soliton formation; nematic liquid crystal; phase guided waves; Liquid crystals; Solitons;
Conference_Titel :
IEEE/LEOS Winter Topical Meeting Series, 2008
Conference_Location :
Sorrento
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1594-6
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1595-3
DOI :
10.1109/LEOSWT.2008.4444431
