Spatial solitons in chi(2) planar photonic crystals.
We analyze light self-confinement induced by multiple nonlinear resonances in a two-dimensional chi(2) photonic crystal. With reference to second-harmonic generation in a hexagonal lattice, we show that the system can not only support two-color (1+1)D solitary waves with enhanced confinement and steering capabilities but also enable novel features such as wavelength-dependent soliton routing.
Gallo
Katia
K
Optoelectronics Research Centre, University of Southampton, UK.
Assanto
Gaetano
G