Controlling the interaction between optical solitons using periodic dispersion variations in an optical fibre
- Yuri Gagarin State Technical University of Saratov, Saratov (Russian Federation)
- Saratov State University (Russian Federation)
This paper considers interaction between two fundamental optical solitons in an optical fibre with a periodically varying dispersion. Numerical simulation results indicate that, by properly adjusting the modulation period, one can change the type of interaction between solitons. We consider three particular cases: the fission of a soliton pair into two separate pulses, the generation of an intense pulse as a result of the fusion of two solitons and the formation of a coupled state of two solitons (soliton molecule). The present findings demonstrate the possibility of controlling the number and group velocity of solitons using passive single-mode optical fibres. (nonlinear optical phenomena)
- OSTI ID:
- 22551147
- Journal Information:
- Quantum Electronics (Woodbury, N.Y.), Journal Name: Quantum Electronics (Woodbury, N.Y.) Journal Issue: 11 Vol. 45; ISSN 1063-7818
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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