Nonlinear refraction in optical lattices induced by the wave-soliton interference

Jaroslaw E. Prilepsky*, Stanislav A. Derevyanko, Sergey A. Gredeskul

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    Abstract

    In the framework of 1D Nonlinear Shrödinger Equation (NSE) we demonstrate how one can control the refractive angle of a fundamental soliton beam passing through an optical lattice, by adjusting either the shape of an individual waveguide or the relative positions of waveguides. Even for a single scatterer its shape has a nontrivial effect on the refraction direction. In the case of shallow modulation we provide an analytical description based of the effect on the soliton perturbation theory. When one considers a lattice of scatterers, there emanates an additional form factor in the radiation density (RD) of emitted waves referring to the wave-soliton beating and interference inside the lattice. We concentrate on the results for two cases: periodic lattice and disordered lattice of scattering shapes.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationWorkshop proceedings - International Workshop on Nonlinear Photonics, NLP 2011
    EditorsI.A. Sukhoivanov, O.V. Shulika
    PublisherIEEE
    Number of pages3
    ISBN (Electronic)978-1-4577-0479-6
    ISBN (Print)978-1-4577-0477-2
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Dec 2011
    Event2011 International Workshop on Nonlinear Photonics - Kharkov, Ukraine
    Duration: 6 Sept 20118 Sept 2011

    Conference

    Conference2011 International Workshop on Nonlinear Photonics
    Abbreviated titleNLP 2011
    Country/TerritoryUkraine
    CityKharkov
    Period6/09/118/09/11

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