Spatial solitons in liquid-crystal light valves

Liquid-crystal light valves can control the orientation of a nematic layer under the independent or combined action of applied voltage and impinging light intensity; hence, they offer a unique environment for the propagation of spatial optical solitons or nematicons. We demonstrate nematicon excitat...

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Published inOptics letters Vol. 34; no. 6; p. 737
Main Authors Piccardi, A, Bortolozzo, U, Residori, S, Assanto, G
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 15.03.2009
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Summary:Liquid-crystal light valves can control the orientation of a nematic layer under the independent or combined action of applied voltage and impinging light intensity; hence, they offer a unique environment for the propagation of spatial optical solitons or nematicons. We demonstrate nematicon excitation, propagation, and steering in photoconductive light valves.
ISSN:0146-9592
DOI:10.1364/OL.34.000737