Beam propagation management in a fractional Schrödinger equation

Abstract Generalization of Fractional Schrödinger equation (FSE) into optics is fundamentally important, since optics usually provides a fertile ground where FSE-related phenomena can be effectively observed. Beam propagation management is a topic of considerable interest in the field of optics. Her...

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Autores principales: Changming Huang, Liangwei Dong
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Lenguaje:EN
Publicado: Nature Portfolio 2017
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Acceso en línea:https://doaj.org/article/f750194d1f8b463dae36b7794b108304
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Sumario:Abstract Generalization of Fractional Schrödinger equation (FSE) into optics is fundamentally important, since optics usually provides a fertile ground where FSE-related phenomena can be effectively observed. Beam propagation management is a topic of considerable interest in the field of optics. Here, we put forward a simple scheme for the realization of propagation management of light beams by introducing a double-barrier potential into the FSE. Transmission, partial transmission/reflection, and total reflection of light fields can be controlled by varying the potential depth. Oblique input beams with arbitrary distributions obey the same propagation dynamics. Some unique properties, including strong self-healing ability, high capacity of resisting disturbance, beam reshaping, and Goos-Hänchen-like shift are revealed. Theoretical analysis results are qualitatively in agreements with the numerical findings. This work opens up new possibilities for beam management and can be generalized into other fields involving fractional effects.