POLARIZATION PATTERNS IN A NONLINEAR CAVITY

被引:49
作者
GEDDES, JB
MOLONEY, JV
WRIGHT, EM
FIRTH, WJ
机构
[1] UNIV STRATHCLYDE,DEPT PHYS & APPL PHYS,GLASGOW G4 0NG,SCOTLAND
[2] UNIV ARIZONA,CTR OPT SCI,TUCSON,AZ 85721
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D O I
10.1016/0030-4018(94)90540-1
中图分类号
O43 [光学];
学科分类号
070207 ; 0803 ;
摘要
The theory of spatial pattern formation in a nonlinear cavity is extended to account for the vector nature of the fields. For a self-defocusing medium rolls (stripes) can form spontaneously under suitable conditions. The roll patterns exhibit many defects, especially for finite diameter pump beams.
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页码:623 / 631
页数:9
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