Time-delayed nonlocal response induces traveling localized structures

Abstract: We show analytically and numerically that time delayed nonlocal response induces traveling localized states in bistable systems. These states result from fronts interaction. We illustrate this mechanism in a generic bistable model with a nonlocal delayed response. Analytical expression of the width and the speed of traveling localized states are derived. Without time delayed nonlocal response traveling localized states are excluded. Finally, we consider an experimentally relevant system, the fiber cavity with the non-instantaneous Raman response, and show evidence of traveling localized state. In addition, we propose realistic parameters and perform numerical simulations of the governing model equation.