Light Self-Localization and Power-Dependent Steering in Anisotropic Dielectrics: Spatial Solitons in Uniaxial Nematic Liquid Crystals

Alessandro Alberucci; Gaetano Assanto

Light Self-Localization and Power-Dependent Steering in Anisotropic Dielectrics: Spatial Solitons in Uniaxial Nematic Liquid Crystals

Alessandro Alberucci
, Gaetano Assanto

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Abstract

We discuss nonlinear propagation of light beams in anisotropic media,
addressing the role of nonlocality and nonlinearity in power-dependent beam selfsteering. With specific reference to spatial solitons in positive uniaxial nematic
liquid crystals (i.e. nematicons), we describe soliton self-acceleration through
reorientational response and nonlinear walk-off.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Spontaneous Symmetry Breaking, Self-Trapping, and Josephson Oscillations
Place of Publication	Berlin
Publisher	Springer-Verlag
Pages	27-47
Number of pages	21
Volume	1
ISBN (Electronic)	978-3-642-21207-9
ISBN (Print)	978-3-642-21206-2
Publication status	Published - 2013
Externally published	Yes
Publication type	A3 Book chapter

Publication series

Name	Progress in Optical Science and Photonics

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Light Self-Localization and Power-Dependent Steering in Anisotropic Dielectrics: Spatial Solitons in Uniaxial Nematic Liquid Crystals. / Alberucci, Alessandro; Assanto, Gaetano.
Spontaneous Symmetry Breaking, Self-Trapping, and Josephson Oscillations. Vol. 1 Berlin: Springer-Verlag, 2013. p. 27-47 (Progress in Optical Science and Photonics).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review

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