Paper A32

Steering one-dimensional odd dark beams of finite length

A. Dreischuh, G.G. Paulus, F. Zacher, I. Velchev

Abstract.

This paper presents arguments for the existence and dynamics of one-dimensional odd dark beams of finite length in bulk Kerr nonlinear media. Their characteristic mixed edge-screw phase dislocations force them to steer in space. The modulational stability of these dark beams and one possible interaction scheme are discussed.