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The effects of polarization on soliton interactions inside optical fibers

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In this paper, the effect of linear polarization on Soliton interactions in highly birefringent optical fibers is investigated. It is shown that the interaction between polarized Solitons is quite different from the unpolarized Solitons. The interaction between two polarized Solitons is a function of a variety of parameters including polarization angle, differential group delay and the difference in amplitudes of Solitons. As a result, it is not straightforward to predict the propagation of polarized Solitons alongside the fibers. In this paper, the impacts of different variables on Soliton interactions are explored and the optimization process is performed to minimize the interaction between two polarized Solitons. These investigations help to understand and predict the behavior of polarized Solitons inside birefringent optical fibers. Finally, it is possible to choose the proper parameters to avoid distortion of these polarized Solitons throughout the optical fibers.

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Shahraki, M., Malekpoor, H. The effects of polarization on soliton interactions inside optical fibers. Opt Quant Electron 54, 122 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11082-022-03514-0

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