Abstract
We demonstrate that rotary motion of a two-dimensional soliton trapped in a Bessel lattice can be precisely controlled by application of a finite-time push to the lattice, due to the transfer of the lattice's linear momentum to the orbital momentum of the soliton. A simple analytical consideration treating the soliton as a particle provides for an accurate explanation of numerical findings. Some effects beyond the quasi-particle approximation are explored too, such as destruction of the soliton by a hard push.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 053601 |
Journal | Physical Review A - Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics |
Volume | 76 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2 Nov 2007 |