
The structure of optical dispersive shock waves in nematic liquid crystals is investigated as the power of the optical beam is varied, with six regimes identified, which complements previous work pertinent to low power beams only. It is found that the dispersive shock wave structure depends critically on the input beam power. In addition, it is known that nematic dispersive shock waves are resonant and the structure of this resonance is also critically dependent on the beam power. Whitham modulation theory is used to find solutions for the six regimes with the existence intervals for each identified. These dispersive shock wave solutions are compared with full numerical solutions of the nematic equations, and excellent agreement is found.
Technology, dispersive shock wave, QH301-705.5, T, Physics, QC1-999, solitary wave, FOS: Physical sciences, Pattern Formation and Solitons (nlin.PS), Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General), 530, Nonlinear Sciences - Pattern Formation and Solitons, 510, nematic liquid crystal, Chemistry, modulation theory, TA1-2040, Biology (General), soliton, QD1-999
Technology, dispersive shock wave, QH301-705.5, T, Physics, QC1-999, solitary wave, FOS: Physical sciences, Pattern Formation and Solitons (nlin.PS), Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General), 530, Nonlinear Sciences - Pattern Formation and Solitons, 510, nematic liquid crystal, Chemistry, modulation theory, TA1-2040, Biology (General), soliton, QD1-999
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