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    • Non-Hermitian photonics
    • Optical physics
    • Condensed matter theory

    Background:

    • The skin effect, a phenomenon where wavefunctions localize at the boundaries, is crucial in non-Hermitian systems.
    • Hatano-Nelson systems, realized in optical coupled cavities, offer a platform to study non-Hermiticity.
    • Optical nonlinearity, specifically Kerr nonlinearity, can significantly alter system dynamics.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the interplay between Kerr nonlinearity and non-Hermiticity in a Hatano-Nelson lattice.
    • To examine the relationship between self-focusing and the skin effect under single-channel excitation.
    • To numerically identify and characterize novel skin soliton solutions.

    Main Methods:

    • Numerical simulations of a Hatano-Nelson lattice model incorporating Kerr nonlinearity.
    • Analysis of wavepacket dynamics and localization phenomena.
    • Characterization of soliton properties, including power thresholds and spatial profiles.

    Main Results:

    • Kerr nonlinearity influences the manifestation of the skin effect in Hatano-Nelson lattices.
    • Self-focusing effects are shown to be closely related to the skin effect under specific excitation conditions.
    • Novel skin soliton solutions were numerically identified, demonstrating unique properties.

    Conclusions:

    • The study reveals a complex interplay between nonlinearity and non-Hermiticity in optical lattices.
    • Skin solitons represent a new class of nonlinear localized states in non-Hermitian systems.
    • These findings open avenues for controlling light localization and nonlinear phenomena in photonic systems.