Discrete optical solitons: Perspectives and new trends

Fifty years ago, in 1973 temporal optical solitons were predicted by Hasegawa and Tappert, highlighting the possibilities of balancing dispersive and nonlinear effects in optical fibers. The next decade followed by similar advances on spatial and discrete solitons. This article brings perspectives and current research on topological photonics.

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This article presents the predictions of temporal optical solitons in 1973 by Hasegawa and Tappert, followed by advancements in spatial and discrete solitons in the following decade. It also discusses the perspectives and current research on topological photonics.