3 papers
physics.optics2026
Asymptotic stability of laser-driven lightsails: Enhancement by optical dispersion engineering in gratings
Jadon Y. Lin, Liam van Ravenstein, C. Martijn de Sterke +3
Lightsails are promising spacecraft that can traverse interstellar distances within decades via radiation-pressure propulsion from high-power lasers. The envisioned missions crucia…
physics.optics2026
Soliton crystal formation in Kerr cavities with an avoided mode crossing: a theoretical study
Carlo Silvestri, Caitlin E. Murray, Chawaphon Prayoonyong +4
We theoretically and numerically investigate the formation of soliton crystals in Kerr microresonators in the presence of an avoided mode crossing (AMX). Our study combines dynamic…
physics.optics2026
Radiation-pressure-induced non-Hermitian skin effect in elastic membranes
Jadon Y. Lin, C. Martijn de Sterke, Boris T. Kuhlmey
We show that optical forces perpendicular to the direction of the incident light, generated on structures with asymmetric optical scattering, can manipulate longitudinal elastic wa…