Helmholtz Solitons: A New Angle in Nonlinear Optics
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چکیده
New families of exact analytical Helmholtz solitons are presented for various material nonlinearities, and simulations confirm their stability. A novel generalization of Snell’s Law for Kerr solitons is also reported. Helmholtz angular corrections to paraxial theory, exceeding 100%, are uncovered. © 2007 Optical Society of America OCIS codes: (190.4400) Nonlinear Optics, Materials; (190.9540) Nonlinear Optics; Self-Action Effects.
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