Experimental evidence of boundary-induced symmetries in an optical-system with a Kerr-like nonlinearity
Year: 1994
Authors: Pampaloni E., Ramazza P.L., Residori S., Arecchi F.T.
Autors Affiliation: Istituto Nazionale di Ottica, Largo E. Fermi 6, 50125 Firenze, Italy; Department of Physics, University of Firenze, 50125 Firenze, Italy
Abstract: Boundary-dependent patterns with different symmetries are observed in an optical system containing a Liquid-Crystal-Light-Valve acting as a Kerr-like non-linearity. For a small optical aperture, the observed shapes and time-dependent competition confirm recent theoretical predictions.
Journal/Review: EUROPHYSICS LETTERS
Volume: 25 (8) Pages from: 587 to: 592
KeyWords: Single Feedback Mirror; Pattern-formation; Liquid-crystal; Laser-beams; TransitionDOI: 10.1209/0295-5075/25/8/005ImpactFactor: 2.229Citations: 26data from “WEB OF SCIENCE” (of Thomson Reuters) are update at: 2024-09-29References taken from IsiWeb of Knowledge: (subscribers only)Connecting to view paper tab on IsiWeb: Click hereConnecting to view citations from IsiWeb: Click here