Soliton trapping in multimode fibers with random mode coupling

Abstract

We derive the fundamental equations describing nonlinear propagation in multi-mode fibers in the presence of random mode coupling within quasi-degenerate groups of modes. Our result generalizes the Manakov equation describing mode coupling between polarizations in single-mode fibers. Nonlinear compensation of the modal dispersion is predicted and tested via computer simulations.

4 pages, 2 figures. Replaced title from the previous version

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• Nonlinear propagation in multi-mode fibers in the strong coupling regime