Complex Dynamics of Optical Solitons Interacting with Nanoparticles

The mutual interactions of the dissipative optical solitons with trapped nanoparticles are studied. It is shown that the attraction of the nanoparticles to the solitons can result in the formation of a stable bound state of the solitons with one or more nanoparticles. It is also found that the trapped nanoparticles, in their turn, can affect the outcome of the solitons collisions significantly. In particular, it is shown that the collision of the solitons can result in releasing or redistributing the nanoparticles between the solitons. The reported effects can potentially be used for optical manipulation of nanoparticles and pave a way for efficient control over their dynamics.