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

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

*Corresponding author for this work

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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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