Title
Observation of discrete solitons in optically induced real time waveguide arrays
Abbreviated Journal Title
Phys. Rev. Lett.
Keywords
LOCALIZED MODES; BREATHERS; STATES; Physics, Multidisciplinary
Abstract
We report the first experimental observation of discrete solitons in an array of optically induced waveguides. The waveguide lattice is induced in real time by illuminating a photorefractive crystal with a pair of interfering plane waves. We demonstrate two types of bright discrete solitons: in-phase self-localized states and the staggered (pi out-of-phase) soliton family. This experiment is the first observation of bright staggered solitons in any physical system. Our scheme paves the way for reconfigurable focusing and defocusing photonic lattices where low-power (mW) discrete solitons can be thoroughly investigated.
Journal Title
Physical Review Letters
Volume
90
Issue/Number
2
Publication Date
1-1-2003
Document Type
Article
Language
English
First Page
4
WOS Identifier
ISSN
0031-9007
Recommended Citation
"Observation of discrete solitons in optically induced real time waveguide arrays" (2003). Faculty Bibliography 2000s. 3753.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/facultybib2000/3753