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Defect superlattice solitons.

W H Chen, Y J He, H Z Wang

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    |June 25, 2009
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    Defect superlattice solitons (DSSs) exist in optical superlattices. Solitons are stable with negative defects but unstable at high power with positive defects, sometimes splitting into two parts.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nonlinear optics
    • Condensed matter physics

    Background:

    • Optical superlattices offer unique platforms for studying wave phenomena.
    • Defects in periodic structures can significantly alter wave propagation characteristics.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To theoretically investigate the existence and properties of defect superlattice solitons (DSSs) in one-dimensional optical superlattices with focusing saturable nonlinearity.
    • To analyze the stability and behavior of these solitons under different defect conditions (positive and negative).

    Main Methods:

    • Theoretical analysis using mathematical modeling.
    • Numerical simulations to observe soliton dynamics.

    Main Results:

    • Existence of defect superlattice solitons (DSSs) at the defect site confirmed.
    • For positive defects, solitons are stable at low power but unstable at high power, existing in the semi-infinite gap.
    • For negative defects, solitons are generally stable and exist in the first finite gap.
    • A unique phenomenon of soliton splitting into two equal parts was observed under specific parameter regimes.

    Conclusions:

    • Defect superlattice solitons (DSSs) exhibit distinct behaviors depending on the nature of the defect.
    • The findings provide insights into controlling and manipulating soliton propagation in engineered optical systems.
    • Soliton splitting offers potential for novel applications in optical signal processing.