arXiv:nlin/0409023 · Physical Review Letters

Resonant Light Scattering by Optical Solitons

Sergej Flach A, V. Fleurov, Andrey V. Gorbach, Andrey E. Miroshnichenko

Published Jul 7, 2005• 20 citations

Abstract

We consider the process of light scattering by optical solitons in a planar waveguide with homogeneous and inhomogeneous refractive index cores. We observe resonant reflection (Fano resonances) as well as resonant transmission of light by optical solitons. All resonant effects can be controlled in experiment by changing the soliton intensity.

DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.95.023901

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