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We demonstrate deterministic and reversible generation of single Kerr-microresonator solitons using a phase-modulated pump laser. In agreement with simulations, modulation enables soliton generation from a below-threshold background and provides control of the resulting pulse train.
Cole, D.
, Stone, J.
and Papp, S.
(2018),
Reversible Kerr-soliton generation, Optica, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=925280
(Accessed October 10, 2025)