Inelastic Vector Soliton Collisions: A Lattice-Based Quantum Representation
Abstract
Lattice based quantum algorithms are developed for vector soliton collisions in the completely integrable Manakov equations, a system of coupled nonlinear Schrodinger (coupled-NLS) equations that describe the propagation of pulses in a birefringent fibre of unity cross-phase modulation factor. Under appropriate conditions the exact 2-soliton vector solutions yield in elastic soliton collisions, in agreement with the theoretical predictions of Radhakrishnan et al. (1997 Phys. Rev. E56, 2213). For linearly birefringent fibres, quasi-elastic solitary-wave collisions are obtained with emission of radiation. In a coupled integrable turbulent NLS system, soliton turbu lence is found with mode intensity spectrum scaling as kappa-(exp -6).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA439981
Entities
People
- George Vahala
- Jeffrey Yepez
- Linda Vahala
Organizations
- College of William & Mary