| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/L27916/01 |
| Title: |
OPTICAL PULSES USING NONLINEAR DYNAMICS. |
| Principal Investigator: |
Firth, Professor WJ |
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Physics |
| Organisation: |
University of Strathclyde |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
02 January 1996 |
Ends: |
01 October 1998 |
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103,878
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Non-linear Systems Mathematics |
Optical Phenomena |
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The present models used to describe the dynamics of optical fields interacting in nonlinear materials are based on the assumption that the field envelopes are slowly varying functions of space and time. This requirement is not compatible with the very short pulses produced in state-of the art devices. We plan to apply singular perturbation expansion methods to Maxwells equations, separating the different time scales in the problem,: the optical period, pulse duration, cavity response times, and the slow evolution of the envelope of the pulse train. We plan to develop the generality and complexity of the models, from simple cavities (plane mirrors and only one nonlinear crystal) to more complicated devices (Kerr lens mode-locked cavities, spherical mirrors, phae mismatch, etc.) As well as obtaining equations to describe these devices we will study their solutions and phase space properties, in order to optimise the various device characteristics, especially pulse duration. We will proceed both analytically and numerically, and develop computer programs that allow experimenters to model and improve the performance of their systems.
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