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Buffering optical topological data using passive Kerr resonators

François LeoGian-luca OppoYadong WangStuart G. MurdochBruno GarbinMiro ErkintaloStéphane CoenJulien Fatome

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Physicsbusiness.industryCross-phase modulationPhysics::OpticsOptical ring resonatorsNonlinear opticsOptical polarization02 engineering and technology021001 nanoscience & nanotechnologyPolarization (waves)Laser01 natural scienceslaw.invention010309 opticsResonatorOpticslaw0103 physical sciencesDissipative system0210 nano-technologybusiness

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We experimentally demonstrate the existence of dissipative polarization domain walls, in a normally dispersive Kerr resonator. Through deterministic manipulation of the laser driving the resonator, we achieve systematic excitation and locking of the domain walls.

https://doi.org/10.1364/cleo_at.2018.jtu2a.119