Space-time complexity in nonlinear optics

Anno: 1991

Autori: Arecchi F.T.

Affiliazione autori: Istituto Nazionale di Ottica, Largo E. Fermi 6, 50125 Firenze, Italy;
Department of Physics, University of Firenze, 50125 Firenze, Italy

Abstract: Three recent experiments in nonlinear optics, namely, (i) a waveguide laser supporting many transverse modes, (ii) an optical cavity with a photorefractive gain medium and a variable aperture, and (iii) a laser with a delayed feedback, have displayed controllable routes to space complexity. This fills the gap between the single mode dynamics and the many domain turbulent-like behavior, which so far was unreachable for a radiation field. Due to the high accuracy of optical measurements, we foresee a precise way to test many conjectures formulated for fluids or other nonlinear field problems. Thus we have called this new research area “dry hydrodynamics”.

Giornale/Rivista: PHYSICA D-NONLINEAR PHENOMENA

Volume: 51 (1-3)      Da Pagina: 450  A: 464

Parole chiavi: Chaotic Itinerancy; Laser; Turbulence; Attractors; Transition; Systems; Cavity; Beam
DOI: 10.1016/0167-2789(91)90251-4

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