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Observation of oblique half-solitons in polariton superfluids

  • R. Hivet
  • , H. Flayac
  • , D. Tanese
  • , T. Boulier
  • , D. Andreoli
  • , J. Bloch
  • , D. Solnyshkov
  • , G. Malpuech
  • , A. Amo
  • , E. Giacobino
  • , A. Bramati

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Abstract

We report the observation of oblique dark half solitons in a polariton superfluid. These topological excitations exhibit specific phase and polarization properties and they behave as magnetic monopoles in an effective magnetic field.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2012
PublisherOptical Society of America (OSA)
ISBN (Print)9781557529435
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2012
EventQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2012 - San Jose, CA, United States
Duration: 6 May 201211 May 2012

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Conference

ConferenceQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2012
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Jose, CA
Period6/05/1211/05/12

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