Mathematical Nonlinear Optics
Abstract
This research concerns the development of the modern mathematical theory of nonlinear dispersive waves focusing on areas relevant for nonlinear optics and developing fundamental understanding which is essential to applications of direct importance to the Air Force. The work has concentrated upon optical turbulence and spatio-temporal chaos, dispersive wave turbulence, and nonlinear optics - culminating in the initiation of a study of reverse saturable absorbers for laser hardening applications. The major findings include: (1) the onset of spatio-temporal chaos occurs with only two instabilities; (2) a new spectra observed for dispersive wave turbulence; (3) the performance of coupled bistable switches and optical arrays; and (4) a classification of polarization instability for coupled nonlinear Schrodinger equations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA395538
Entities
People
- David W. Mclaughlin
Organizations
- New York University