title: Stabilized two-dimensional vector solitons.
abstract: In this Letter, we introduce the concept of stabilized vector solitons as nonlinear waves constructed by the addition of mutually incoherent fractions of Townes solitons that are stabilized under the effect of a periodic modulation of the nonlinearity. We analyze the stability of these new kinds of structures and describe their behavior and formation in Manakov-like interactions. Potential applications of our results in Bose-Einstein condensation and nonlinear optics are also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Matemáticas, Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Industriales, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, 13071 Ciudad Real, Spain.
authors.forename: Gaspar D
authors.initials: GD
authors.lastname: Montesinos
authors.forename: Víctor M
authors.initials: VM
authors.lastname: Pérez-García
authors.forename: Humberto
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Michinel