Toward nonlinear magneto-optics: Collapse detuning via magnetically adjustable linear and circular birefringences

Katarzyna A. Rutkowska, Yoav Linzon, Boris A. Malomed, Roberto Morandotti

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Abstract

We present the possibility of light beam propagation control in a Kerr nonlinear magneto-optic medium through the efficient management of linear and circular birefringences. We show numerically that the joint birefringences, achieved through the combined use of the Cotton-Mouton and Faraday effects, can effectively accelerate, postpone or even arrest the nonlinear collapse (for a fixed value of the optical power). We also present the experimental observation of collapse tuning in a bulk Yttrium Iron Garnet (YIG) crystal placed in an external magnetic field. The obtained results offer new possibilities towards the use of magneto-optic effects for controlling various nonlinear phenomena.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationUltrafast Phenomena in Semiconductors and Nanostructure Materials XIV
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
EventUltrafast Phenomena in Semiconductors and Nanostructure Materials XIV - San Francisco, CA, United States
Duration: 24 Jan 201027 Jan 2010

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume7600
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceUltrafast Phenomena in Semiconductors and Nanostructure Materials XIV
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco, CA
Period24/01/1027/01/10

Keywords

  • Birefringence
  • Cotton-Mouton effect
  • Faraday effect
  • Kerr nonlinearity
  • Magneto-optic systems
  • Nonlinear optics
  • Self-focusing
  • Wave collapse

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