Single-mode dispersive waves and soliton microcomb dynamics

Dispersive-wave scattering from dissipative Kerr solitons is induced by spatial-mode interactions within a high-Q micro-resonator. A limiting case, single-mode dispersive waves, are observed and their interaction with the soliton causes hysteretic behavior.

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