Multifrequency gap solitons in nonlinear photonic crystals

We predict the existence of multifrequency gap solitons (MFGSs) in both one- and two-dimensional nonlinear photonic crystals. A MFGS is a single intrinsic mode possessing multiple frequencies inside the gap. Its existence is a result of synergic nonlinear coupling among solitons or soliton trains at different frequencies. Its formation can either lower the threshold fields of the respective frequency components or stabilize their excitations. These MFGSs form a new class of stable gap solitons.     

Tunable photonic Bloch oscillations in electrically modulated photonic crystals

We exploit theoretically the occurrence and tunability of photonic Bloch oscillations (PBOs) in one-dimensional photonic crystals (PCs) containing nonlinear composites. Because of the enhanced third-order nonlinearity (Kerr-type nonlinearity) of composites, photons undergo oscillations inside tilted photonic bands, which are achieved by the application of graded external-pump electric fields on such PCs, varying along the direction perpendicular to the surface of layers. The tunability of PBOs (including amplitude and period) is readily achieved by changing the field gradient. With an appropriate graded pump ac or dc electric field, terahertz PBOs can appear and cover a terahertz band in an electromagnetic spectrum.     

Vectorial coupled—mode solitons in one—dimensional photonic crystals

We study the dynamics of vectorial coupled-mode solitons in one-dimensional photonic crystals with quadratic and cubic nonlinearities. Starting from Maxwell's equations, the vectorial coupled-mode equations for the envelopes of two fundamental-frequency optical mode and one low-frequency mode components due to optical rectification are derived by means of the method of multiple scales. A set of coupled soliton solutions of the vectorial coupled-mode equations is provided. The results show that a modulation of the fundamental-frequency optical modes occurs due to the optical rectification field resulting from the quadratic nonlinearity. The optical rectification field disappears when the frequency of the fundamental-frequency optical fields approaches the edge of the photonic bands.     

Discrete temporal solitons along a chain of nonlinear coupled microcavities embedded in photonic crystals

We demonstrate that spatiotemporal discrete solitons are possible in nonlinear photonic crystal structures. Analysis indicates that these states can propagate undistorted along a series of coupled resonators or defects by balancing of the effects of discrete lattice dispersion with material nonlinearity. In principle, these self-localized entities are capable of exhibiting very low velocities, depending on the coupling coefficient among successive microcavities. This class of solitons can follow any preassigned path in a three-dimensional environment.     

Polychromatic interface solitons in nonlinear photonic lattices

We demonstrate that interfaces between two nonlinear periodic photonic lattices offer unique possibilities for controlling the nonlinear interaction between different spectral components of polychromatic light, and a change in the light spectrum can have a dramatic effect on the propagation along the interface. We predict the existence of polychromatic surface solitons that differ fundamentally from their counterparts in infinite lattices.     

Bloch waves and non-propagating modes in photonic crystals

We investigate the propagation of electromagnetic waves in finite photonic band gap structures. We analyse the phenomenon of conduction and forbidden bands and we show that two regimes are to be distinguished with respect to the existence of a strong field near the interfaces. We precise the domain for which an effective medium theory is sounded.     

Envelope solitons in a chain of coupled nonlinear resonators

The propagation of radio pulses and the formation of envelope solitons in different sections of the dispersion curve of a chain of coupled nonlinear resonance circuits, including those near the null of the second-order dispersion, is investigated experimentally. A comparison is made with numerical data and the results of analytical research.Physics Department, M. V. Lomonosov State University, Moscow. Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Radiofizika, No. 10, pp. 1335–1340, October, 1994.     

具有二阶和三阶非线性一维光子晶体中的耦合模孤子

研究同时具有二阶和三阶非线性的一维光子晶体中的耦合孤子动力学. 从Maxwell方程出发,利用多重尺度法,导出了光学整流场与两个基频电场包络的非线性耦合模方程组,给出了耦合模方程组的孤子解. 结果表明,由于二阶非线性导致的光学整流场对基频电场有调制作用,使得两个基频电场分量可以呈现为亮孤子-亮孤子、暗孤子-暗孤子及亮孤子-暗孤子对;当两个基频电场的振动频率趋于光子晶体频带的带边频率时,光学整流场消失.     

具有二阶和三阶非线性一维光子晶体中的耦合模孤子

研究同时具有二阶和三阶非线性的一维光子晶体中的耦合孤子动力学.从Maxwell方程出发,利用多重尺度法,导出了光学整流场与两个基频电场包络的非线性耦合模方程组,给出了耦合模方程组的孤子解.结果表明,由于二阶非线性导致的光学整流场对基频电场有调制作用,使得两个基频电场分量可以呈现为亮孤子亮孤子、暗孤子暗孤子及亮孤子-暗孤子对 当两个基频电场的振动频率趋于光子晶体频带的带边频率时,光学整流场消失     

Optical interference in nonlinear photonic crystals

A model to analyze the interaction of the parametric fields being generated in a two-dimensional nonlinear photonic crystal has been developed. The analysis provides details of the interference of the generated wave(s) both inside and in the region just outside the crystal. The results are verified by second-harmonic generation in a LiNbO3 crystal that has been poled with a tetragonal inverted domain structure.     

Optical chaos in nonlinear photonic crystals

We examine the spatial evolution of lightwaves in a nonlinear photonic crystal with a quadratic nonlinearity, when a second harmonic and a sum-frequency generation are simultaneously quasi-phase-matched. We find the conditions for a transition to Hamiltonian chaos for different amplitudes of lightwaves at the crystal boundary.     

Vorticity cutoff in nonlinear photonic crystals

Using group-theory arguments, we demonstrate that, unlike in homogeneous media, no symmetric vortices of arbitrary order can be generated in two-dimensional (2D) nonlinear systems possessing a discrete-point symmetry. The only condition needed is that the nonlinearity term exclusively depends on the modulus of the field. In the particular case of 2D periodic systems, such as nonlinear photonic crystals or Bose-Einstein condensates in periodic potentials, it is shown that the realization of discrete symmetry forbids the existence of symmetric vortex solutions with vorticity higher than two.     

Mobility of high-power solitons in saturable nonlinear photonic lattices

We theoretically study the properties of one-dimensional nonlinear saturable photonic lattices exhibiting multiple mobility windows for stationary solutions. The effective energy barrier decreases to a minimum in those power regions where a new intermediate stationary solution appears. As an application, we investigate the dynamics of high-power Gaussian-like beams finding several regions where the light transport is enhanced.     

Spatial solitons in chi(2) planar photonic crystals

We analyze light self-confinement induced by multiple nonlinear resonances in a two-dimensional chi(2) photonic crystal. With reference to second-harmonic generation in a hexagonal lattice, we show that the system can not only support two-color (1+1)D solitary waves with enhanced confinement and steering capabilities but also enable novel features such as wavelength-dependent soliton routing.     

Group-velocity-matched multistep cascading in nonlinear photonic crystals

We demonstrate that simultaneous phase- and group-velocity-matched cascaded parametric processes can be achieved in two-dimensional quadratic nonlinear photonic crystals by proper matching of noncollinear processes with front tilting of the fundamental pulse. We present examples of cascaded third- and fourth-harmonic generation in a poled LiNbO3 planar structure.     

Discrete and dipole-mode gap solitons in higher-order nonlinear photonic lattices

We investigate the formation of fundamental discrete solitons and dipole-mode gap solitons in triangular photonic lattices imprinted in photorefractive nonlinear media. These lattices are strongly affected by the photorefractive anisotropy, resulting in orientation-dependent refractive index structures with reduced symmetry. It is demonstrated that two different orientations of the lattice wave enable the formation of fundamental discrete solitons in the total internal reflection gap. Furthermore, it is shown that one lattice orientation additionally supports dipole-mode solitons in the Bragg reflection gap. The experimental results are corroborated by numerical simulations using the full anisotropic model. PACS 42.65.Tg; 42.65.Wi; 42.70.Qs     

Optically tunable superprism effect in nonlinear photonic crystals

An analysis of the tunable superprism effect in a two-dimensional nonlinear photonic crystal is presented. We show that, by shifting the photonic bands of the crystal through the Kerr effect induced by a pump beam, one can tune the refraction angle of a transmitted signal beam over tens of degrees. We also demonstrate that the optical power required to tune the refracted angle is dramatically reduced if the frequency of the pump beam is close to a bandgap edge.     

Quasi phase matching in two-dimensional nonlinear photonic crystals

We analyze quasi-phase-matched (QPM) conversion efficiency of the five possible types of periodic two-dimensional nonlinear structures: Hexagonal, square, rectangular, centered-rectangular, and oblique. The frequency conversion efficiency, as a function of the two-dimensional quasi-phase-matching order, is determined for the general case. Furthermore, it is demonstrated for two basic feasible motifs, a circular motif and a rectangular motif. This enables to determine the optimal motif dimensions for achieving the highest conversion efficiency. We find that a rectangular motif is more efficient than a circular motif for quasi-phase-matched processes that rely on a single reciprocal lattice vector (RLV), and that under optimal choice of motif dimensions, it converges into a one-dimensional periodic structure. In addition, in a few specific cases we found that higher order QPM can be significantly more efficient than lower order QPM.