Transparent PT-symmetric nonlinear networks

Abstract

We consider reflectionless wave propagation in networks modeled in terms of the nonlocal nonlinear Schr\"odinger (NNLS) equation on metric graphs, for which transparent boundary conditions are imposed at the vertices. By employing the ``potential approach" previously used for the nonlinear Schr\"odinger equation, we derive transparent boundary conditions for the NNLS equation on metric graphs. These conditions eliminate backscattering at graph vertices, which is crucial for minimizing losses in signal, heat, and charge transfer in various applications such as optical fibers, optoelectronic networks, and low-dimensional materials.