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¹Nonlinear Physics Centre, Research School of Physics and Engineering, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 0200, Australia.

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We investigated modulation instability in a 2D nonlinear feedback system with a photonic lattice. Increasing lattice strength causes a sharp transition, suppressing instability modes parallel to the wave vector.

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Area of Science:

Nonlinear optics
Photonic systems
Wave propagation

Background:

Modulation instability is a key phenomenon in nonlinear systems.
Photonic lattices are crucial for controlling light propagation.
Understanding instability regimes is vital for device applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the effect of lattice strength on modulation instability.
To reveal the transition in instability dynamics.
To analyze the behavior of instability modes relative to the lattice wave vector.

Main Methods:

Numerical simulations of a 2D nonlinear single feedback system.
Analysis of modulation instability in the presence of a photonic lattice.
Systematic variation of lattice strength.

Main Results:

A sharp transition in modulation instability regimes was observed.
For shallow lattices, instability modes are enhanced parallel to the lattice wave vector.
In stronger lattices, these modes are suppressed.

Conclusions:

Lattice strength critically influences modulation instability.
The findings offer insights into controlling light localization and propagation.
This study advances the understanding of nonlinear phenomena in structured photonic systems.