Title :
Experimental observation of dynamic localization of light in sinusoidally-curved waveguide arrays
Author :
Lobino, M. ; Marangoni, M. ; Ramponi, R. ; Laporta, P. ; Cianci, E. ; Foglietti, V. ; Longhi, S.
Author_Institution :
Ist. di Fotonica e Nanotecnol. del CNR, Politec. di Milano, Milan
Abstract :
Dynamic localization of light in sinusoidally-curved waveguide arrays, which mimics the periodic motion of an electron in a crystalline potential subjected to an external sinusoidal electric field, is experimentally demonstrated.
Keywords :
optical arrays; optical waveguides; crystalline potential; dynamic light localization; electron periodic motion; external sinusoidal electric field; sinusoidally-curved waveguide arrays; Electric fields; Electrons; Equations; Lithium niobate; Optical arrays; Optical refraction; Optical superlattices; Optical variables control; Optical waveguides; Refractive index; 130.2790 Guided waves; 130.3730 Lithium niobate;
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.2006.4628815
