Localized modes in a circular array of coupled nonlinear optical waveguides

    Authors

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

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Int. J. Bifurcation Chaos

    Keywords

    breathers; solitons; optical waveguide arrays; GINZBURG-LANDAU EQUATION; LASER; Mathematics, Interdisciplinary Applications; Multidisciplinary Sciences

    Abstract

    A circular array of optical waveguides collectively coupled with a central core is investigated. Nonlinear losses. both linear and nonlinear coupling as well as energy transfer between neighboring array elements and between the array and the core are allowed. The concept is 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 localized solitary and breathing type modes is demonstrated. These properties render the proposed system functionally rich, far more controllable than a planar one and easier to stabilize.

    Journal Title

    International Journal of Bifurcation and Chaos

    Volume

    16

    Issue/Number

    6

    Publication Date

    1-1-2006

    Document Type

    Article; Proceedings Paper

    Language

    English

    First Page

    1739

    Last Page

    1752

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000240416300010

    ISSN

    0218-1274

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