Single beam mapping of nonlinear phase shift profiles in planar waveguides with an embedded mirror.
We demonstrate a technique for a single shot mapping of nonlinear phase shift profiles in spatial solitons that are formed during short pulse propagation through one-dimensional slab AlGaAs waveguides, in the presence of a focusing Kerr nonlinearity. The technique uses a single beam and relies on the introduction of a lithographically etched reflective planar mirror surface positioned in proximity to the beam's input position. Using this setup we demonstrate nonlinearity-induced sharp lateral phase variations for certain initial conditions, and creation of higher spatial harmonics when the beam is in close proximity to the mirror.
Linzon
Yoav
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Shavit
Yaron
Y
Elazar
Moshe
M
Morandotti
Roberto
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Volatier-Ravat
Maite
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Aimez
Vincent
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Arès
Richard
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Bar-Ad
Shimshon
S