Spatial Optical Solitons

Yuri S. Kivshar and George I. Stegeman

Spatial optical solitons may provide a powerful means for creating reconfigurable, all-optical circuits in which light is guided and controlled by light. We present a panoramic overview of the basic properties of optical solitons, emphasizing a variety of their characteristics and manifestations, and speculating on possible future developments and applications.

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