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

Yaroslav E. Prylepskiy, 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 languageAmerican English
Title of host publicationWorkshop Proceedings - International Workshop on Nonlinear Photonics, NLP 2011
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Dec 2011
Externally publishedYes
Event2011 International Workshop on Nonlinear Photonics, NLP 2011 - Kharkov, Ukraine
Duration: 6 Sep 20118 Sep 2011

Publication series

NameWorkshop Proceedings - International Workshop on Nonlinear Photonics, NLP 2011

Conference

Conference2011 International Workshop on Nonlinear Photonics, NLP 2011
Country/TerritoryUkraine
CityKharkov
Period6/09/118/09/11

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

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