Nonlinear Optics and Turbulence
Abstract
The ongoing and primary goal of the research is the pursuit of understanding of nonlinear processes in natural phenomena arising in optics and fluids. A considerable share of our attention is devoted to nonlinear optics, a relatively young subject, extremely rich in scientific and technological potential. While the studies focus on scientific questions connected with laser diode arrays, beam instabilities and the behavior of light beams at interfaces between nonlinear dielectrics, the technological ramifications and future opportunities are in many cases obvious. Optics also serves as a useful paradigm for gaining an increased understanding in other fields. For example, turbulence in optics, the study of the complex space-time filaments, patterns and defects which appear in feedback cavities and counterpropagating beams may be more analytically tractable than in other branches of continuous mechanics. There is little doubt that nonlinear optics is a subject in which interest is increasing.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADA259950
Entities
People
- Alan C. Newell
Organizations
- University of Arizona