Vectorial dark dissipative solitons in Kerr resonators

TL;DR

This paper demonstrates the existence and stabilization of vectorial dark dissipative solitons in Kerr resonators operating in a normal dispersion regime, revealing multistability and polarization-dependent structures.

Contribution

It introduces the concept of vectorial dark dissipative solitons in Kerr resonators and analyzes their bifurcation structure and multistability.

Findings

Existence of vectorial dark dissipative solitons in Kerr resonators.

Stabilization via vectorial front locking mechanism.

Multistability and polarization-dependent structures.

Abstract

We report the existence of vectorial dark dissipative solitons in optical cavities subject to a coherently injected beam. We assume that the resonator is operating in a normal dispersion regime far from any modulational instability. We show that the vectorial front locking mechanism allows for the stabilisation of dark dissipative structures. These structures differ by their temporal duration and their state of polarization. We characterize them by constructing their heteroclinic snaking bifurcation diagram showing evidence of multistability within a finite range of the control parameter.