Collapse and stability of necklace beams in Kerr media

Taylor D. Grow, Amiel A. Ishaaya, Luat T. Vuong, Alexander L. Gaeta

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Abstract

We experimentally investigate necklace beams in Kerr media. For powers greater than one critical power for self-focusing per bead, we observe a transition from collective behavior to independent collapse of each of the beads.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2007 Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Dec 2007
Externally publishedYes
Event2007 Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS - Baltimore, MD, United States
Duration: 6 May 200711 May 2007

Publication series

NameConference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science (QELS) - Technical Digest Series

Conference

Conference2007 Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBaltimore, MD
Period6/05/0711/05/07

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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