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  • Editor: C. Martijn de Sterke
  • Vol. 15, Iss. 24 — Nov. 26, 2007
  • pp: 16110–16123

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Mode profile dispersion in the generalised nonlinear Schrödinger equation

Jesper Laegsgaard  »View Author Affiliations


Optics Express, Vol. 15, Issue 24, pp. 16110-16123 (2007)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/OE.15.016110


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Abstract

The formulation of Schrödinger-like equations for nonlinear pulse propagation in a single-mode microstructured optical fiber with a strongly frequency-dependent guided-mode profile is investigated. A correct account of mode profile dispersion in general necessiates a generalization of the effective area concept commonly used in the generalized nonlinear Schrödinger equation (GNLSE). A numerical scheme to this end is developed, and applied to a solid-core photonic bandgap fiber as a test case. It is further shown, that a simple reformulation of the GNLSE, expressed only in terms of the traditional frequency-dependent effective area, yields a good agreement with the more complete theory.

© 2007 Optical Society of America

OCIS Codes
(190.4370) Nonlinear optics : Nonlinear optics, fibers
(190.5530) Nonlinear optics : Pulse propagation and temporal solitons
(060.4005) Fiber optics and optical communications : Microstructured fibers

ToC Category:
Nonlinear Optics

History
Original Manuscript: September 18, 2007
Revised Manuscript: November 13, 2007
Manuscript Accepted: November 16, 2007
Published: November 20, 2007

Citation
Jesper Laegsgaard, "Mode profile dispersion in the generalised nonlinear Schrödinger equation," Opt. Express 15, 16110-16123 (2007)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/oe/abstract.cfm?URI=oe-15-24-16110


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