Spatial solitons in quadratic 2D nonlinear photonic crystals
- Authors: Gallo, K; Pasquazi, A; Stivala, S; Assanto, G
- Publication year: 2007
- Type: eedings
- Key words: nonlinear optics, photonic crystals, spatial solitons, waveguides, lithium niobate
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/49279
Abstract
We report on the first investigations into parametric solitary-wave formation in 2D nonlinear photonic crystals and present experimental results obtained in an hexagonally poled LiNbO3 waveguide designed for twin-beam second harmonic generation at telecom wavelengths.