Nonlinear Dynamics Of Wave Packets Research Articles

Nonlinear wavepacket dynamics in proximity to a stationary inflection point

Nonlinear wavepacket dynamics in proximity to a stationary inflection point

Nonlinear Dynamics of Wave Packets in Tunnel-Coupled Harmonic-Oscillator Traps

We consider a two-component linearly coupled system with the intrinsic cubic nonlinearity and the harmonic-oscillator (HO) confining potential. The system models binary settings in BEC and optics. In the symmetric system, with the HO trap acting in both components, we consider Josephson oscillations (JO) initiated by an input in the form of the HO’s ground state (GS) or dipole mode (DM), placed in one component. With the increase of the strength of the self-focusing nonlinearity, spontaneous symmetry breaking (SSB) between the components takes place in the dynamical JO state. Under still stronger nonlinearity, the regular JO initiated by the GS input carries over into a chaotic dynamical state. For the DM input, the chaotization happens at smaller powers than for the GS, which is followed by SSB at a slightly stronger nonlinearity. In the system with the defocusing nonlinearity, SSB does not take place, and dynamical chaos occurs in a small area of the parameter space. In the asymmetric half-trapped system, with the HO potential applied to a single component, we first focus on the spectrum of confined binary modes in the linearized system. The spectrum is found analytically in the limits of weak and strong inter-component coupling, and numerically in the general case. Under the action of the coupling, the existence region of the confined modes shrinks for GSs and expands for DMs. In the full nonlinear system, the existence region for confined modes is identified in the numerical form. They are constructed too by means of the Thomas–Fermi approximation, in the case of the defocusing nonlinearity. Lastly, particular (non-generic) exact analytical solutions for confined modes, including vortices, in one- and two-dimensional asymmetric linearized systems are found. They represent bound states in the continuum.

Nonlinear wave-packet dynamics resonantly driven by AC and DC fields

The dynamics of a charged single-particle placed in a chain under the simultaneous action of local non-linearity and superposed harmonic AC and static fields (DC field) is considered. The non-linearity is represented as a diagonal potential proportional to the square modulus of the local wave-function. We unveil a rich dynamics with the wave-packet fronts displaying either a continuous spreading or a solitonic-like evolution depending on a delicate balance between the non-linearity strength and the phase of an AC field in resonance with the Bloch oscillations induced by a DC field. In particular, the non-linearity induces a unidirectional motion of the wave-packet centroid of an initially fully localized wave-packet which is absent in the linear regime.

Pyramid diffraction in parity-time-symmetric optical lattices

Nonlinear dynamics of wave packets in two-dimensional parity-time-symmetric optical lattices near the phase transition point are analytically studied. A fourth-order equation is derived for the envelope of these wave packets. A pyramid diffraction pattern is demonstrated in both the linear and nonlinear regimes. Blow-up is also possible in the nonlinear regime for both focusing and defocusing nonlinearities.

Nonlinear dynamics of wave packets in parity-time-symmetric optical lattices near the phase transition point

Nonlinear dynamics of wave packets in parity-time-symmetric optical lattices near the phase-transition point is analytically studied. A nonlinear Klein-Gordon equation is derived for the envelope of these wave packets. A variety of phenomena known to exist in this envelope equation are shown to also exist in the full equation, including wave blowup, periodic bound states, and solitary wave solutions.

Gaussian approximation of a finite space disturbance dynamics in the boundary layer

Approximate approach for the simple description of weakly nonlinear wave packet dynamics in laminar boundary layer is suggested. To this end time dependent integral nonlinear equation was obtained for the spectral amplitudes of disturbances in single-mode approximation with Gauss form of spectral distributions of every component in the state of 3-wave resonance together with a component concentrated near the origin of wave vector space. THe dynamics of the wave packet and amplitudes of its components by time is demonstrated.

Nonlinear wave dynamics in honeycomb lattices

We study the nonlinear dynamics of wave packets in honeycomb lattices, and show that, in quasi-1D configurations, the waves propagating in the lattice can be separated into left-moving and right-moving waves, and any wave packet composed of left (or right) movers only does not change its intensity structure in spite of the nonlinear evolution of its phase. We show that the propagation of a general wave packet can be described, within a good approximation, as a superposition of left and right moving self-similar (nonlinear) solutions. Finally, we find that Klein tunneling is not suppressed due to nonlinearity.

Nonlinear Wave-Packet Dynamics in a Disordered Medium

We develop an effective theory of pulse propagation in a nonlinear and disordered medium in two dimensions. The theory is formulated in terms of a nonlinear diffusion equation. Despite its apparent simplicity this equation describes novel phenomena which we refer to as "locked explosion" and diffusive collapse. The equation can be applied to such distinct physical systems as laser beams propagating in disordered photonic crystals or Bose-Einstein condensates expanding in a disordered environment.

Focusing of nonlinear wave groups in deep water

The freak wave phenomenon in the ocean is explained by the nonlinear dynamics of phase-modulated wave trains. It is shown that the preliminary quadratic phase modulation of wave packets leads to a significant amplification of the usual modulation (Benjamin-Feir) instability. Physically, the phase modulation of water waves may be due to a variable wind in storm areas. The well-known breather solutions of the cubic Schrodinger equation appear on the final stage of the nonlinear dynamics of wave packets when the phase modulation becomes more uniform.

Non-linear wave packet dynamics of coherent states

We have compared the non-linear wave packet dynamics of coherent states of various symmetry groups and found that certain generic features of non-linear evolution are present in each case. Thus the initial coherent structures are quickly destroyed but are followed by Schrodinger cat formation and revival. We also report important differences in their evolution.

Off-resonant pumping for the transition from a continuous to a discrete spectrum and quantum revivals in systems in coherent states

We show that in parametrically driven systems and, more generally, in systems in coherent states, off-resonant pumping can cause a transition from a continuum energy spectrum of the system to a discrete one, and result in quantum revivals of the initial state. The mechanism responsible for quantum revivals in the present case is different from that in the non-linear wavepacket dynamics of systems such as Rydberg atoms. We interpret the reported phenomena as an optical analog of Bloch oscillations realized in Fock space and propose a feasible scheme for inducing Bloch oscillations in trapped ions.

Non-linear wave packet dynamics of coherent states of various symmetry groups

We present a comparative study of the non-linear wave packet dynamics of two-mode coherent states of the Heisenberg-Weyl group, the SU(1,1) group and the SU(2) group under the action of a model anharmonic Hamiltonian. In each case, we find certain generic signatures of non-linear evolution such as quick onset of decoherence followed by Schrödinger cat formation and revival. We also report important differences in the evolution of coherent states belonging to different symmetry groups.

Nonlinear wave-packet dynamics for a generic one-dimensional time-independent system and its application to the hydrogen atom in a weak magnetic field.

We study the time propagation of an initially localized wave packet for a generic one-dimensional time-independent system, using the {open_quote}{open_quote}nonlinear wave-packet dynamics{close_quote}{close_quote} [S. Tomsovic and E. J. Heller, Phys. Rev. Lett. {bold 67}, 664 (1991)], a semiclassical approximation using a local linearization of the wave packet in the vicinity of classical reference trajectories. Several reference trajectories are needed to describe the behavior of the full wave packet. The introduction of action-angle variables allows us to obtain a simple analytic expression for the autocorrelation function, and to show that a universal behavior (quantum collapses, quantum revivals, etc.) is obtained via interferences between the reference trajectories. A connection with the standard WKB approach is established. Finally, we apply the nonlinear wave-packet dynamics to the case of the hydrogen atom in a weak magnetic field, and show that the semiclassical expressions obtained by nonlinear wave-packet dynamics are extremely accurate. {copyright} {ital 1996 The American Physical Society.}