Title :
Observation of surface gap solitons
Author :
Rosberg, Christian R. ; Neshev, Dragomir N. ; Krolikowski, Wieslaw ; Kivshar, Yuri S. ; Mitchell, Arnan ; Vicencio, Rodrigo A. ; Molina, Mario I.
Author_Institution :
Nonlinear Phys. Centre & Laser Phys. Centre, Australian Nat. Univ., Canberra, ACT
Abstract :
We predict, in the framework of a nonlinear discrete model, and demonstrate experimentally in defocusing waveguide arrays, that self-localization near the edge of a photonic lattice can result in the formation of surface gap solitons.
Keywords :
optical arrays; optical lattices; optical self-focusing; optical solitons; optical waveguides; defocusing nonlinearity; nonlinear discrete model; nonlinear medium; periodic medium; photonic lattice; self-localization; surface gap solitons; waveguide arrays; Nonlinear optics; Optical devices; Optical refraction; Optical solitons; Optical surface waves; Optical variables control; Optical waveguides; Physics; Surface emitting lasers; Surface waves; 190.4420; 190.5940;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2006 and 2006 Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2006. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Long Beach, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-813-1
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-813-1
DOI :
10.1109/CLEO.2006.4627794
