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    • Nonlinear Optics
    • Materials Science

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    • Non-diffracting beams, such as Bessel beams, resist diffraction and maintain their shape over long distances.
    • Nonlinear photonic crystals offer unique light-matter interactions for optical manipulation and signal processing.
    • Controlling the properties of generated light beams in nonlinear media is crucial for advanced optical technologies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a simple and flexible method for tuning non-diffracting beams within a two-dimensional nonlinear photonic crystal.
    • To demonstrate the ability to control the period, propagation length, and wavelength of generated nonlinear non-diffracting array beams.
    • To explore the potential applications of these tunable beams in particle manipulation, optical imaging, and integrated optics.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing the interference of two or more non-collinear second-harmonic beams within a nonlinear photonic crystal.
    • Manipulating the wavelengths of the interfering beams.
    • Adjusting the angle of incidence of the fundamental wave.

    Main Results:

    • Achieved flexible tuning of non-diffracting beams in a two-dimensional nonlinear photonic crystal.
    • Demonstrated control over the arbitrary period and propagation length of the generated beams.
    • Showcased the ability to tune the wavelength of the nonlinear non-diffracting array beams.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed method offers a simple yet powerful approach for generating and controlling tailored non-diffracting beams.
    • These tunable beams have significant potential for applications in optical trapping, advanced imaging, and integrated nonlinear optical devices.
    • This work advances the capabilities of nonlinear photonic crystals for novel optical functionalities.