Radially symmetric and azimuthally modulated vortex solitons supported by localized gain
arXiv:1012.1431 · doi:10.1364/OL.36.000085
Abstract
We discover that a spatially localized gain supports stable vortex solitons in media with cubic nonlinearity and two-photon absorption. The interplay between nonlinear losses and gain in amplifying rings results in suppression of otherwise ubiquitous azimuthal modulation instabilities of radially symmetric vortex solitons. We uncover that the topology of the gain profile imposes restrictions on the maximal possible charge of vortex solitons. Symmetry breaking occurs at high gain levels resulting in the formation of necklace vortex solitons composed of asymmetric bright spots.
11 pages, 4 figures, to appear in Optics Letters
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