Annular rogue waves in whispering gallery mode optical resonators

Abstract

Based on the variable-coefficient Lugiato-Lefever equation, nonlinear dynamics of rogue waves in whispering gallery mode optical resonators are studied. By means of the analytical solution in the absence of pump, dynamical behaviors of the rogue waves in the periodic system are discussed. Firstly, the first-order rogue wave under the condition of no pumping has obvious periodic nature, and the periodicity of width and amplitude of rogue wave can be consistent by controlling the wavefront curvature, and the energy of rogue wave remains stable under the small gain parameter, and the inverse diffraction effect makes the center position of rogue wave produce a small offset. In addition, the amplitudes of second-order rogue waves have more complicated periodicity and longer period lengths both with the good stability. At last, the dynamical behaviors of rogue wave after adding external excitation are investigated. Under the periodical external excitation with the lower intensity, rogue wave can achieve a longer stable transmission time, while the smaller wavefront curvature can effectively prolong the stable transmission time of rogue wave. Moreover, we investigate the influence of different forms of external excitation on rogue wave, and the periodical external excitation makes rogue waves more stable than the constant external excitation. These results extend the application of higher-order rogue waves in (2 + 1)-dimensional nonlinear systems, and have implications for the development of high-energy optical pulses.