Waveguide arrays and optical analogies

Alexander Quandt, Chad Pelwan, Robert Warmbier

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Abstract

There are obvious similarities between the time-dependent Schrödinger equation and the paraxial wave equation used to describe light waves propagating through an optical waveguide. These similarities can be exploited in optical waveguide arrays to fabricate optical analogues of basic Schrödinger operators. Thus, the fundamental physics of these model systems can be explored in detail using standard optical equipment. We will give some illustrative examples, like the optical analogues of topological phases, mock elementary particles, and the study of rogue waves based on to the nonlinear Schrödinger equation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2020 22nd International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks, ICTON 2020
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
ISBN (Electronic)9781728184234
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2020
Event22nd International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks, ICTON 2020 - Bari, Italy
Duration: 19 Jul 202023 Jul 2020

Publication series

NameInternational Conference on Transparent Optical Networks
Volume2020-July
ISSN (Electronic)2162-7339

Conference

Conference22nd International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks, ICTON 2020
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityBari
Period19/07/2023/07/20

Keywords

  • Nonlinear Schrödinger equation
  • Rogue waves
  • Tachyons
  • Topological materials
  • Waveguide arrays

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials

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