Title :
Micro and nano structured materials for nonlinear optics
Author :
Aitchison, J. Stewart ; Sipe, J.E.
Author_Institution :
Edward S. Rogers Sr. Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Toronto Univ., Ont., Canada
Abstract :
In this paper we review recent progress in the use of periodic structures in nonlinear optics with a particular focus on the observation of solitons. In particular we consider discrete, Bragg and gap solitons. Thus, we illustrate the use of micro and nano-structuring as a mechanism for enhancing the nonlinear response of integrated optical circuit elements.
Keywords :
integrated optics; nanostructured materials; optical materials; optical solitons; periodic structures; AlGaAs; Bragg solitons; discrete solitons; gap solitons; integrated optical circuit elements; microstructured materials; nanostructured materials; nonlinear optics; periodic structures; Arrayed waveguide gratings; Nonlinear optics; Optical materials; Optical refraction; Optical resonators; Optical solitons; Optical variables control; Optical waveguides; Periodic structures; Photonic band gap;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics Society, 2002. LEOS 2002. The 15th Annual Meeting of the IEEE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7500-9
DOI :
10.1109/LEOS.2002.1133895
