2D+1 spatial solitons in heavy metal oxide glass
- Authors: Pasquazi, A; Stivala, S; Assanto, G; Gonzalo, J; Solis, J; Afonso, CN
- Publication year: 2007
- Type: Proceedings
- Key words: Spatial Solitons; Heavy metal oxide glasses
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/49284
Abstract
Two-dimensional self-confinement of near-infrared picosecond pulsed beams is demonstrated in a novel heavy metal-oxide glass, three-photon absorption being the stabilization mechanism to prevent catastrophic collapse.