Bistability and nonreciprocity in nonlinear disordered media

Ilya V. Shadrivov, Kostya Y. Bliokh, Yuri P. Bliokh, Valentin Freilikher, Yuri S. Kivshar

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    Abstract

    We study wave transmission through a nonlinear random medium and predict a novel effect resulting from an interplay of nonlinearity and disorder. We reveal that nonlinearity leads to bistable and nonreciprocal transmission properties of the localized modes.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationLasers and Electro-Optics/Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference
    Subtitle of host publication2010 Laser Science to Photonic Applications, CLEO/QELS 2010
    PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery
    ISBN (Print)9781557528902
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2010

    Publication series

    NameLasers and Electro-Optics/Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference: 2010 Laser Science to Photonic Applications, CLEO/QELS 2010

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