Ultra-short Pulse Propagation in Nonlinear Optics

TL;DR

This paper reviews the theoretical models describing how ultra-short optical pulses propagate in nonlinear media, emphasizing fiber optics and white light continuum generation in gases.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive review of existing theoretical models for ultra-short pulse propagation in various nonlinear optical scenarios.

Findings

Summarizes key theoretical approaches for pulse propagation.

Highlights the mechanisms of white light continuum generation.

Identifies gaps in current modeling techniques.

Abstract

In this work, we perform a detailed review about the theoretical modeling of the optical propagation of ultra-short pulses in different scenarios of nonlinear optics. In particular, we focus our efforts on optical fibers and uniform media, with special attention on the white light continuum generation by using gases.