Title

Centrally coupled circular array of optical waveguides: The existence of stable steady-state continuous waves and breathing modes

Authors

Authors

K. Hizanidis; S. Droulias; I. Tsopelas; N. K. Efremidis;D. N. Christodoulides

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Abbreviated Journal Title

Phys. Scr.

Keywords

Physics, Multidisciplinary

Abstract

A circular array of optical waveguides collectively coupled with a central core is investigated. Both linear and nonlinear coupling as well as energy transfer within the array elements and with the core are allowed making thus the model ideal for the design of high power stable amplifiers as well as of all-optical data processing devices in optical communications. The existence of stable steady-state continuous wave modes as well as of breathing modes is demonstrated. These properties render the proposed system functionally rich, far more controllable than a planar one and easier to stabilize.

Journal Title

Physica Scripta

Volume

T107

Publication Date

1-1-2004

Document Type

Article

Language

English

First Page

13

Last Page

19

WOS Identifier

WOS:000204232900003

ISSN

0031-8949

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