Abstract

Soliton manipulation is considered as an effective way to generate complicated and controllable vector solitons. Here, we experimentally acquire flexible vector solitons deriving from standard scalar solitons by route-assisted and birefringence-enhanced structures along the laser output port. These vector solitons with weak interaction between two polarized components possess tunable pulse numbers, intensities, and intervals. These results would be a significant complement for soliton polarization dynamics as well as a valuable soliton light source for various practical applications.

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