Title :
Fundamentals and applications of discrete and lattice solitons
Author :
Peschel, U. ; Pertsch, T. ; Lederer, F.
Author_Institution :
Friedrich-Schiller-Univ., Jena, Germany
Abstract :
In this paper, we introduce the concept of discrete solitons in arrays of coupled optical waveguides and discuss the dynamics of these structures for various input conditions. We also concentrate on the field evolution around coupled nonlinear defects embedded in a photonic crystal and on the influence of dissipation on the dynamics and the switching behaviour of discrete solitons excited in these structures.
Keywords :
crystal defects; optical arrays; optical materials; optical solitons; optical switches; optical waveguides; photonic crystals; coupled nonlinear defects; coupled optical waveguide arrays; discrete solitons; lattice solitons; photonic crystal; switching behaviour; Lattices; Nonlinear optics; Optical arrays; Optical control; Optical coupling; Optical films; Optical sensors; Optical solitons; Optical waveguides; Photonic crystals;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe, 2005. CLEO/Europe. 2005 Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8974-3
DOI :
10.1109/CLEOE.2005.1568015
