Non-hermitian optical waveguide couplers

Sergey V. Suchkov*, Andrey A. Sukhorukov, Yuri S. Kivshar

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    Abstract

    We discuss the PT symmetry effects in non-Hermitian waveguiding geometries starting from a classical example of a two-core coupler with gain and loss. We demonstrate that a nonlinear response can break the PT symmetry in a coupler, and discuss the regimes of parametric amplification and nonlocality associated with such systems. Then, we analyse non-Hermitical trimers and also a PT-symmetric system embedded into an array of waveguides. Finally, we demonstrate the existence of nontrivial modes in non-Hermitian waveguiding structures with asymmetric layers of gain and loss.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationSpringer Tracts in Modern Physics
    PublisherSpringer Verlag
    Pages277-300
    Number of pages24
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2018

    Publication series

    NameSpringer Tracts in Modern Physics
    Volume280
    ISSN (Print)0081-3869

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