Title :
Discrete quadratic solitons in waveguide arrays
Author :
Iwanow, R. ; Schiek, R. ; Stegeman, G. ; Pertsch, T. ; Lederer, F. ; Yoo Hong Min ; Sohler, W.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Opt., Central Florida Univ., Orlando, FL, USA
Abstract :
Quadratic soliton formation in an array of coupled PPLN channel waveguides was experimentally demonstrated for the first time. The discrete features of the solitons predicted by theory were observed.
Keywords :
integrated optics; optical arrays; optical solitons; optical waveguides; LiNbO/sub 3/; coupled PPLN channel waveguides; discrete quadratic solitons; waveguide arrays; Diffraction; Integrated optics; Nonlinear optics; Optical arrays; Optical propagation; Optical solitons; Optical waveguide theory; Optical waveguides; Refractive index; Temperature;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science, 2003. QELS. Postconference Digest
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-749-0
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.2003.238168
