Real-time spectral interferometry probes the internal dynamics of femtosecond soliton molecules
Solitons, particle-like excitations ubiquitous in many fields of physics, have been shown to
exhibit bound states akin to molecules. The formation of such temporal soliton bound states …
exhibit bound states akin to molecules. The formation of such temporal soliton bound states …
Coexistence of multiple nonlinear states in a tristable passive Kerr resonator
Passive Kerr cavities driven by coherent laser fields display a rich landscape of nonlinear
physics, including bistability, pattern formation, and localized dissipative structures …
physics, including bistability, pattern formation, and localized dissipative structures …
Experimental observation of coherent cavity soliton frequency combs in silica microspheres
We report on the experimental observation of coherent cavity soliton frequency combs in
silica microspheres. Specifically, we demonstrate that careful alignment of the microsphere …
silica microspheres. Specifically, we demonstrate that careful alignment of the microsphere …
Formation of phase soliton complexes in an optically injected semiconductor laser
We show experimental and numerical results about attractive interactions between phase
solitons in a strongly multimode semiconductor laser with injected signal. The formation of …
solitons in a strongly multimode semiconductor laser with injected signal. The formation of …