Soliton generation in optical fiber networks

TL;DR

This paper investigates how solitons can be generated in branched optical fiber networks using a nonlinear Schrödinger equation model on metric graphs, analyzing different topologies and initial pulses.

Contribution

It introduces a novel model for soliton generation in branched fibers based on nonlinear Schrödinger equations on metric graphs, including calculations for various topologies.

Findings

Number of solitons depends on network topology and initial pulse profile.

The model provides a way to predict soliton generation in complex fiber networks.

Experimental considerations for implementing the model are discussed.

Abstract

We consider the problem of soliton generation in branched optical fibers. A model based on the nonlinear Schrodinger equation on metric graphs is proposed. Number of generated solitons is computed for different branching topologies considering different initial pulse profiles. Experimental realization of the model is discussed.