Numerical realization of the variational method for generating self-trapped beams

作者:Duque Erick I; Lopez Aguayo Servando*; Malomed Boris A
来源:Optics Express, 2018, 26(6): 7451-7459.
DOI:10.1364/OE.26.007451

摘要

We introduce a numerical variational method based on the Rayleigh-Ritz optimization principle for predicting two-dimensional self-trapped beams in nonlinear media. This technique overcomes the limitation of the traditional variational approximation in performing analytical Lagrangian integration and differentiation. Approximate soliton solutions of a generalized nonlinear Schrodinger equation are obtained, demonstrating robustness of the beams of various types (fundamental, vortices, multipoles, azimuthons) in the course of their propagation. The algorithm offers possibilities to produce more sophisticated soliton profiles in general nonlinear models.

  • 出版日期2018-3-19