Spontaneous quantum emission from analog white holes in a nonlinear optical medium

Abstract

We use a microscopic quantum optical model to compute the spectrum of quantum vacuum emission from strong laser pulses propagating in nonlinear optical media. Similarities and differences with respect to the emission of analog white holes as predicted by quantum field theory in curved spacetime are highlighted. Conceptual issues related to the role played by the material dispersion and to the presence or absence of the horizon are clarified. Critical comparison with available experimental data is made.

12 pages, 7 figures

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