Complex dynamics of optical solitons interacting with nanoparticles

Abstract

In this Letter we further develop the proposed approach of optical manipulation based on the interactions of non-linear optical effects with nanoparticles. The interaction of the dissipative optical solitons with nanoparticles is studied numerically. It is shown that the attraction of the nanoparticles to the solitons can result in the formation of a stable bound state of the solitons and the nanoparticles. The collision of the solitons with different numbers of trapped particles is studied, and it is shown that the collision of the solitons can result in releasing or redistributing the nanoparticles between the solitons. It is demonstrated that the particle mediated interaction between the solitons can affect their dynamics significantly. The reported effects can be successfully used for optical manipulation of nanoparticles and pave a way for efficient control over their dynamics on nanoscale.