title: Localization in physical systems described by discrete nonlinear Schrodinger-type equations.
abstract: Following a short introduction on localized modes in a model system, namely the discrete nonlinear Schrodinger equation, we present explicit results pertaining to three different physical systems described by similar equations. The applications range from the Raman scattering spectra of a complex electronic material through intrinsic localized vibrational modes, to the manifestation of an abrupt and irreversible delocalizing transition of Bose-Einstein condensates trapped in two-dimensional optical lattices, and to the instabilities of localized modes in coupled arrays of optical waveguides.
authors.affiliation: Theoretical Division and Center for Nonlinear Studies, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico 87545, USA.
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Bishop
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Kalosakas
authors.forename: K O
authors.initials: KO
authors.lastname: Rasmussen
authors.forename: P G
authors.initials: PG
authors.lastname: Kevrekidis