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Two-dimensional optical lattice solitons.

Nikolaos K Efremidis1, Jared Hudock, Demetrios N Christodoulides

  • 1School of Optics/CREOL, University of Central Florida, Florida 32816-2700, USA.

Physical Review Letters
|December 20, 2003
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Two-dimensional discrete solitons require a critical power threshold for existence. Gap-lattice solitons also need a complete 2D band gap in the lattice, conditions universally applicable to various nonlinearities and lattice structures.

Area of Science:

  • Nonlinear optics
  • Condensed matter physics
  • Photonic lattices

Background:

  • Two-dimensional (2D) discrete solitons are localized light waves in periodic optical media.
  • Their formation and stability depend on interplay between nonlinearity and lattice potential.
  • Recent observations in photosensitive optical crystals highlight the need for theoretical understanding.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the fundamental conditions for the existence of 2D discrete solitons.
  • To determine the requirements for gap-lattice solitons in 2D photonic lattices.
  • To establish universal validity of these conditions across different nonlinearities and lattice types.

Main Methods:

  • Theoretical analysis of soliton propagation in discrete 2D lattices.

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  • Investigation of power thresholds for soliton formation.
  • Analysis of band gap properties of the lattice structures.

    • Main Results:

    • Existence of 2D discrete solitons is contingent upon exceeding a critical power threshold.
    • Gap-lattice solitons necessitate a complete 2D band gap within the photonic lattice.
    • These conditions are independent of the specific nonlinearity and lattice geometry.

    Conclusions:

    • The study elucidates universal criteria for the formation of 2D discrete and gap-lattice solitons.
    • Findings provide a theoretical framework for understanding recent experimental observations.
    • Results offer guidance for designing and controlling light propagation in complex optical lattices.