Parametric Solitons in Two-Dimensional Lattices of Purely Nonlinear Origin
- Authors: Gallo, K; Pasquazi, A; Stivala, S; Assanto, G
- Publication year: 2008
- Type: Articolo in rivista (Articolo in rivista)
- Key words: Parametric solitons; Nonlinear photonic crystals
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/49272
Abstract
We demonstrate spatial solitons via twin-beam second-harmonic generation in hexagonal lattices realized by poling lithium niobate planar waveguides. These simultons can be steered by acting on power, direction, and wavelength of the fundamental frequency input.