Quadratic Solitons in 2D Nonlinear Photonic Crystals
- Authors: Gallo, K; Pasquazi, A; Stivala, S; Assanto, G
- Publication year: 2007
- Type: eedings
- Key words: Nonlinear optics, parametric processes; Parametric spatial solitons; Lithium niobate
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/49277
Abstract
We report on the first observation of spatial solitons in a 2D nonlinear photonic crystal. The experiments were performed in an hexagonally poled LiNbO3 waveguide designed for second harmonic generation from ~1.55 micron.