ISSN:
1432-0649
Keywords:
PACS: 42.65.Tg; 03.40.Kf; 42.65.Hw
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract. We present a review of our recent theoretical and experimental results on the interaction of incoherent two-dimensional solitary beams in PR SBN crystals. We show that the inherent anisotropy of PR nonlinearity strongly affects the interaction between solitons. Theoretical and experimental results reveal that solitons interacting in a plane perpendicular to the direction of external biasing field always attract, whereas those colliding in a plane of the field exhibit anomalous behaviour. They may experience both attractive and repulsive forces, depending on their mutual separation. We also show that this anisotropy results in the complicated topology of soliton trajectories, featuring periodic collisions, prolonged mutual spiraling and collapse, depending on the initial conditions.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s003400050733
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