Title :
Localization of light in optically-induced gratings
Author :
Neshev, D. ; Ostrovskaya, E. ; Kivshar, Y. ; Krolikowski, W.
Author_Institution :
Res. Sch. of Phys. Sci. & Eng., Australian Nat. Univ., Canberra, ACT, Australia
Abstract :
We study experimentally nonlinear localization of light in refractive index gratings optically induced in a photorefractive crystal. We demonstrate generation of spatial solitons and their bound states, similar to those observed in optical waveguide arrays.
Keywords :
bound states; diffraction gratings; optical solitons; photorefractive materials; refractive index; bound states; nonlinear light localization; optically-induced gratings; photorefractive crystal; refractive index gratings; spatial solitons; Arrayed waveguide gratings; Nonlinear optics; Optical arrays; Optical refraction; Optical solitons; Optical variables control; Optical waveguides; Photorefractive materials; Probes; Refractive index;
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.2003.238170
