Solitary wave solutions and modulation instability analysis of the nonlinear Schrodinger equation with higher order dispersion and nonlinear terms

We report exact bright and dark solitary wave solution of the nonlinear Schrodinger equation (NLSE) in cubic–quintic non-Kerr medium adopting phase–amplitude ansatz method. We have found the solitary wave parameters along with the constraints under which bright or dark solitons may exist in such a media. Furthermore, we have also studied the modulation instability analysis both in anomalous and normal dispersion regime. The role of fourth order dispersion, cubic–quintic nonlinear parameter and self-steeping parameter on modulation instability gain has been investigated.

► Exact bright and dark solitary wave solution of the nonlinear Schrodinger equation in non-Kerr medium is reported.
► Solitary wave parameters along with the constraints are worked out.
► Furthermore, we have also studied the modulation instability analysis both in anomalous and normal dispersion regime.