Loss of phase in the interaction of two collapsing beams

Bonggu Shim, Samuel E. Schrauth, Moran Klein, Gadi Fibich, Alexander L. Gaeta

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Abstract

When two self-focusing beams with the fixed-initial-phase interact, we observe fluctuations in output mode profiles as predicted by simulations. We attribute these fluctuations to the loss of relative phase as the beams collapse.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2011
PublisherOptical Society of America (OSA)
ISBN (Print)9781557529107
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011
EventQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2011 - Baltimore, MD, United States
Duration: 1 May 20116 May 2011

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Conference

ConferenceQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2011
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBaltimore, MD
Period1/05/116/05/11

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