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Optical Solitons with Parabolic and Weakly Nonlocal Law of Self-Phase Modulation by Laplace–Adomian Decomposition Method
1 Applied Mathematics and Systems Department, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Cuajimalpa, Vasco de Quiroga 4871, Mexico City, 05348, Mexico
2 Department of Mathematics and Physics, Grambling State University, Grambling, LA 71245-2715, USA
3 Department of Applied Sciences, Cross-Border Faculty of Humanities, Economics and Engineering, Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, Galati, 800201, Romania
4 Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria, 0204, South Africa
5 Department of Physics and Engineering Mathematics, Higher Institute of Engineering, El–Shorouk Academy, Cairo, 11837, Egypt
6 Department of Computer Engineering, Biruni University, Istanbul, 34010, Turkey
7 Mathematics Research Center, Near East University, Nicosia, 99138, Cyprus
* Corresponding Author: Anjan Biswas. Email:
Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences 2025, 142(3), 2513-2525. https://doi.org/10.32604/cmes.2025.062177
Received 12 December 2024; Accepted 23 January 2025; Issue published 03 March 2025
Abstract
Computational modeling plays a vital role in advancing our understanding and application of soliton theory. It allows researchers to both simulate and analyze complex soliton phenomena and discover new types of soliton solutions. In the present study, we computationally derive the bright and dark optical solitons for a Schrödinger equation that contains a specific type of nonlinearity. This nonlinearity in the model is the result of the combination of the parabolic law and the non-local law of self-phase modulation structures. The numerical simulation is accomplished through the application of an algorithm that integrates the classical Adomian method with the Laplace transform. The results obtained have not been previously reported for this type of nonlinearity. Additionally, for the purpose of comparison, the numerical examination has taken into account some scenarios with fixed parameter values. Notably, the numerical derivation of solitons without the assistance of an exact solution is an exceptional take-home lesson from this study. Furthermore, the proposed approach is demonstrated to possess optimal computational accuracy in the results presentation, which includes error tables and graphs. It is important to mention that the methodology employed in this study does not involve any form of linearization, discretization, or perturbation. Consequently, the physical nature of the problem to be solved remains unaltered, which is one of the main advantages.Keywords
Over six decades ago, N. J. Zabusky and M. D. Kruskal introduced the concept of a soliton to describe a stable solitary wave propagating through a nonlinear medium [1]. However, they were not the first to recognize the remarkable properties of solitary waves; this notion can be traced back to the 18th-century observations of John Scott Russell, who described such waves as “a massive solitary elevation, a rounded, smooth, and well-defined mound of water” in a canal near Edinburgh. A. Hasegawa and F. Tappert made significant contributions to the field in 1973 by writing two important papers on nonlinear pulse transmission. These papers set the stage for the study of optical solitons and nonlinear fiber optics [2,3]. Since the publication of Hasegawa and Tappert’s work, the theoretical and experimental inquiry into solitary waves has proliferated across multiple scientific disciplines, encompassing applied mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology. We mainly classify solitons into two types: bright solitons and dark solitons. The bright ones appear as localized peaks or pulses of intensity above a zero or low background, while the dark ones appear as localized dips or holes in the intensity of a continuous wave background.
A wide variety of significant equations, in both canonical and extended formats, have arisen as universal models for describing soliton propagation. The Nonlinear Schrödinger Equation (NLSE) serves as the principal model for describing soliton propagation dynamics in optical fibers. Various models elucidate soliton dynamics depending on distinct physical conditions. Among the several mathematical models employed to characterize soliton dynamics, there exists a relatively novel NLSE in the literature that demonstrates a unique form of nonlinearity, despite its recent observations. This NLSE, which is the primary focus of our article, results from the connection between the nonlinearity of a nonlocal medium and parabolic law nonlinearity [4].
Optical solitons are unique light pulses that retain their shape and velocity as they traverse a medium, even over extended distances. This distinctive characteristic is the result of a delicate equilibrium between two effects: dispersion and nonlinearity. The actual importance of optical solitons can be observed in their numerous applications, particularly in [5]:
Long-distance optical communication: Solitons facilitate the transmission of high-speed data over extensive distances with minimal signal degradation. This is essential for the operation of transoceanic and continental communication networks.
High-capacity optical networks: Solitons offer a greater bandwidth and higher data rates in optical communication systems by maintaining pulse integrity.
On the other hand, in the mid-1980s, G. Adomian and R. Rach merged the Adomian method with the renowned Laplace transform [6,7], resulting in what is currently referred to as the Laplace-Adomian decomposition method (LADM). The LADM technique can be implemented without linearizing the problem being solved. This method provides a solution represented as a convergent series with readily calculable components; often, the series converges rapidly, requiring just a limited number of terms to understand the behavior of the solutions. One of the compelling features in the study of optical solitons is the ability to address them numerically. This is in addition to the analytical results that has flooded the journals. There are several analytical approaches that have been successfully implemented to recover these soliton solutions analytically. Incidentally, numerical simulations are also visible across several papers. However, the results from numerics are very few and far between. The Adomian decomposition, the variational iteration approach, the enhanced Adomian decomposition scheme, and the Laplace-Adomian decomposition method (LADM) are some of the numerical algorithms that have been utilized [8].
The current paper will be address in the nonlinear Schrödinger’s equation by this LADM scheme that would furnish results that are visually captivating. Both bright and dark soliton solutions would be addressed. The LADM scheme would first yield the Adomian polynomials, and the scheme would display a few surface plots of such solitons. In addition, the density plots of the solitons are shown. Finally, the error plots are exhibited along with the tables for the error measure. This error is remarkably small with regard to bright and dark soliton solutions. The paper first introduces the model, and the known analytical results are recapitulated. This is followed by the corresponding Adomian polynomials, and the transparent numerical results are finally there. Details continue in the subsequent section.
2 Solitons and Dynamic Model Formulation Equation
The propagation dynamics of soliton molecules in an optical fiber, characterized by parabolic law nonlinearity and also a weakly nonlocal nonlinearity component, are articulated by the dimensionless form of the model equation, expressed as [9,10]:
In this equation, the first component on the left side represents the evolution over time, the group-velocity dispersion (GVD) is represented by
The bright soliton solution to (1) has just been found by the authors in [13] using ansatz techniques, which is expressed as
In Eq. (2), the wave’s speed is denoted by
It is possible to define the amplitude
We also have the following relation between the model parameters
The following conditions must be satisfied in order for bright solitons to exist:
or,
The dark soliton solution to (1) has just been found by the authors in [13] using ansatz techniques, which is expressed as
In Eq. (8), the wave’s speed is denoted by
It is possible to define the amplitude
We also have the following relation between the model parameters
The following conditions must be satisfied in order for dark solitons to exist:
or,
3 The Laplace-Adomian Decomposition Method
This section will present an overview of the Adomian decomposition technique, which is well-known, as well as its enhancement, which is the consequence of its integration with the Laplace transform [6,18,19]. The main objective of the development process is to accomplish the evolution of both bright and dark solitons for the model that correspond to by the nonlinear Schrödinger Eq. (1).
Usually, we may express Eq. (1) using operators as
subject to the initial condition
An unknown function
where each of the components
where
According to Eq. (17), the nonlinear operatorN may be broken down into the following components:
where
There is a decomposition into an infinite number of Adomian polynomials that may be applied to any nonlinear term
For each
In [22–24], the series convergence (22) is explored further.
From this point forward, we shall denote the Laplace transform as
When we take into account the initial condition, which will be established by the first profiles of the solitons, we get the expression
By substituting Eqs. (18) and (22) into Eq. (25), the result is
The Laplace transform of each component of the solution
Furthermore, the recursive relations are shown as follows for every
In order to calculate a significant number of Adomian polynomials, we will use the
for further Adomian polynomials, etc.
Lastly, the components
with
The flow chart in Fig. 1 gives an easy-to-understand graphic representation of the process derived by integrating the Adomian approach and the Laplace transform to solve Eq. (1).

Figure 1: Numerical flow chart
In reference to the application of Eq. (29), the differential equation that was being investigated was subsequently changed into a remarkable identification of elements that could be computed. Following the identification of these parts, we proceed to incorporate them into the Eq. (18) in order to get the final result in form of a series.
A great number of studies have shown that if a problem has a solution that is explicit, then the series that corresponds to that problem will quickly converge at the solution. A number of the authors conducted an in-depth investigation of the idea of convergence in decomposition series in order to provide evidence that the series that was produced converged rather quickly indeed. Cherruault examined the convergence of Adomian’s method in [22]. In addition to that, Cherruault and Adomian [23] gave an original demonstration of convergence for the mentioned approach. For further information about the proofs demonstrating rapid convergence, the reader is directed to the aforementioned sources and the references included therein. Refer to [25] for further details about the approach and its specific relevance to solitary waves. An enhancement of Adomian’s method has been employed to successfully replicate highly dispersive solitons, which include both dark, bright, and singular varieties, as recently reported in [26].
4.1 Simulation of Bright Solitons and Graphical Representations
This part presents the numerical evaluation of the solution for Eq. (1) concerning bright solitons, using LADM with the starting condition at
We now conduct the simulation of the three scenarios outlined in Table 1, with the results and corresponding absolute errors shown in the Figs. 2–4.


Figure 2: (a) Numerically estimated three-dimensional bright soliton, (b) related two-dimensional density plot, (c) visualize the absolute error as a space-time graph for the

Figure 3: (a) Numerically estimated three-dimensional bright soliton, (b) related two-dimensional density plot, (c) visualize the absolute error as a space-time graph for the

Figure 4: (a) Numerically estimated three-dimensional bright soliton, (b) related two-dimensional density plot, (c) visualize the absolute error as a space-time graph for the
4.2 Simulation of Dark Solitons and Graphical Representations
This part presents the numerical evaluation of the solution for Eq. (1) concerning dark solitons, using LADM with the starting condition at
The simulation of the three cases enumerated in Table 2 is now conducted, and the results and their respective absolute errors are illustrated in Figs. 5–7.


Figure 5: (a) Numerically estimated three-dimensional dark soliton, (b) related two-dimensional density plot, (c) visualize the absolute error as a space-time graph for the

Figure 6: (a) Numerically estimated three-dimensional dark soliton, (b) related two-dimensional density plot, (c) visualize the absolute error as a space-time graph for the

Figure 7: (a) Numerically estimated three-dimensional dark soliton, (b) related two-dimensional density plot, (c) visualize the absolute error as a space-time graph for the
This work presents a competitive method compared to other decomposition techniques, utilizing the Laplace transform instead of the integration of increasingly higher-order polynomials. This approach results in an elegant and straightforward method that significantly reduces the computational effort required. In conclusion, it is important to note that the current method exhibits certain deficiencies. Specifically, it yields a series solution that often requires truncation when an analytic solution cannot be identified. Additionally, the region where the ADM solution converges to the exact solution (and consequently where the LADM also converges) is restricted, typically characterized by rapid convergence. To achieve convergence of the solution in a sufficiently large region, it is necessary to incorporate additional terms in the ADM series solution or to employ decomposition methods defined by segments of the interval of interest.
The study recovered bright and dark optical soliton solution to the nonlinear Schrödinger’s equation that came with parabolic and nonlocal nonlinearity forms of self-phase modulation structure. The surface plots, contour plots as well as the error plots that came up after the application of the LADM scheme are displayed. These results from computational quantum optics will be a profound contribution to this field. The displayed results thus stand on a strong footing for further future research with these preliminary foundation. The model will be later addressed with polarization mode dispersion as well as with differential group delay. Those results are currently awaited and will be disseminated across various journals once available.
Acknowledgement: The authors express their gratitude to the anonymous reviewer for their insightful revision suggestions. The corresponding author (AB) is thankful to Grambling State University for the financial support he received as the Endowed Chair of Mathematics.
Funding Statement: The authors received no specific funding for this study.
Author Contributions: Oswaldo González-Gaxiola: Conceptualization, Methodology, Formal analysis, Writing—original draft; Anjan Biswas: Conceptualization, Supervision, Project administration, Funding acquisition, Writing—review; Ahmed H. Arnous: Investigation, Data curation, Validation; Yakup Yildirim: Investigation, Software, Supervision, Visualization, Writing—original draft, Writing—review & editing. All authors reviewed the results and approved the final version of the manuscript.
Availability of Data and Materials: Not applicable.
Ethics Approval: Not applicable.
Conflicts of Interest: The authors declare no conflicts of interest to report regarding the present study.
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