Analogies between dark solitons in atomic Bose-Einstein condensates and optical systems

Abstract

Dark solitons have been observed in optical systems (optical fibres, dielectric guides and bulk media), and, more recently, in harmonically confined atomic Bose-Einstein condensates. This paper presents an overview of some of the common features and analogies experienced by these two intrinsically nonlinear systems, with emphasis on the stability of dark solitons in such systems and their decay via emission of radiation. The closely related issue of vortex dynamics in such systems is also briefly discussed.

Higher resolution figures used in published version are available upon request. Changes: Added discussion on techniques for dark soliton creation & various references

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