Shepherded solitons

Abstract

We investigate the onset of vector solitons in a three level, cascade, atomic system. We present an existence curve in the model parameter space for bright vector solitons. Approximate analytical solutions are given and the stability of the solutions discussed. Numerical simulations confirm the analytical predictions. References

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