Nonlinear photonic crystals: All-optical switching and gap solitons

Y. S. Kivshar, S. F. Mingaleev

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    Abstract

    We discuss a number of the nonlinearity-induced effects in two-dimensional photonic crystals with embedded nonlinear defects, such as bistable propagation, all-optical switching, resonant transmission through a bend, and spatial gap solitons.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication2003 IEEE/LEOS - Summer Topical Meeting
    Subtitle of host publicationHoley Fibers and Photonic Crystals
    PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
    Pages21-22
    Number of pages2
    ISBN (Electronic)0780379829, 9780780379824
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2003
    Event2003 IEEE/LEOS - Summer Topical Meeting - Vancouver, Canada
    Duration: 14 Jul 200316 Jul 2003

    Publication series

    NameLEOS Summer Topical Meeting
    Volume2003-January
    ISSN (Print)1099-4742

    Conference

    Conference2003 IEEE/LEOS - Summer Topical Meeting
    Country/TerritoryCanada
    CityVancouver
    Period14/07/0316/07/03

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