Spin-glass behavior in nonlinear optical waves

D. Pierangeli*, M. Flammini, A. Tavani, F. Di Mei, A. J. Agranat, L. Zhang, C. Conti, E. DelRe

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Abstract

We report the observation of replica symmetry breaking in optical wave propagation, a phenomenon that emerges from the interplay of disorder and nonlinearity and demonstrates a spinglass phase for light.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCLEO
Subtitle of host publicationQELS_Fundamental Science, CLEO_QELS 2018
PublisherOptica Publishing Group (formerly OSA)
ISBN (Print)9781943580422
DOIs
StatePublished - 2018
EventCLEO: QELS_Fundamental Science, CLEO_QELS 2018 - San Jose, United States
Duration: 13 May 201818 May 2018

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
VolumePart F93-CLEO_QELS 2018
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Conference

ConferenceCLEO: QELS_Fundamental Science, CLEO_QELS 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Jose
Period13/05/1818/05/18

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