Direct soliton generation in cw-pumped doubly resonant degenerate optical parametric oscillators

Abstract

We analytically and numerically study the direct soliton generation in a cw-pumped doubly resonant degenerate optical parametric oscillator via pump frequency scanning. By means of bifurcation and linear stability analysis of the homogeneous solutions, we discriminate distinctive soliton forming mechanisms and corresponding dynamics, depending on pump and signal group velocity dispersions (GVDs). To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study regarding the dynamics of pure quadratic solitons. In addition, we discuss how to extend soliton existing regime and easily access quadratic soliton by introducing modulation instabilities through the adjustment of pump and signal GVDs. Our study will benefit the theoretical cavity design and experimental realization for pure quadratic solitons.