Chirped nonlinear resonant states in femtosecond fiber optics

Abstract We show the existence of nonlinear resonant states in a higher-order nonlinear Schrodinger model that appertains to the wave propagation in femtosecond fiber optics, under certain parametric regime. These nonlinear resonant states are analytically illustrated in terms of Gaussian beams, Airy beams, and periodic beams that resulted due to the presence of quadratic, linear, and constant type of ‘smart’ potentials, respectively, of the ensuing model. Interestingly, the nonlinear chirp associated with each of these novel resonant states can be efficiently controlled, by varying the self-steepening term and self-frequency shift. Furthermore, we have conducted numerical experiments corroborative of our analytical predictions.