Abstract
We study the control of modulational instability and pattern formation in a nonlinear dissipative feedback system with a periodic modulation of the material refractive index. We use a one-dimensional photonic lattice in a single-mirror feedback configuration and identify three mechanisms for pattern control: bandgap suppression of instability modes, periodicity induced pattern modes, and orientational pattern control.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2509-2511 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Optics Letters |
Volume | 33 |
Issue number | 21 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Nov 2008 |