Interplay of reorientational and thermal solitons: unveiling the dynamic coexistence and enhanced nonlinear response in nematic liquid crystals

Author:

Kwaśny Michał,Ostromęcka Iga,Klus Bartłomiej W.,Laudyn Urszula A.ORCID

Abstract

Spatial solitons in nematic liquid crystals (NLC) are optical beams that maintain their transverse profile due to the self-focusing effect of light. The mechanism leading to the formation of solitons can be either light-induced reorientation of the elongated molecules or thermal changes in the refractive index induced by a light beam. The specific optical properties of nematic liquid crystals cause the reorientational and thermal solitons to coexist in NLC, and their mutual competition can lead to a reduction or enhancement of the overall nonlinear response of the NLC. The study of the interplay between reorientational and thermal solitons allows a better understanding of the conditions under which the solitons can coexist, compete, or enhance each other. Here, we show that the simultaneous existence of both soliton types can lead to a more robust and versatile nonlinear response and can be used in competitive and synergistic configurations by carefully controlling the temperature, intensity, and polarization of the propagating light. As a result of our experimental findings, it may be possible to shape the nature of the interplay between reorientational and thermal solitons and better understand the behavior of reorientational solitons under varying thermal conditions. Furthermore, understanding this mutual interplay may provide insights into the potential of advanced NLC-based photonic devices that exploit the joint effect of reorientational and thermal nonlinearities.

Funder

Politechnika Warszawska

Publisher

Optica Publishing Group

Subject

Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials

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