Gap soliton gating, dissociation, and retrieval via defect mode excitation in a resonant photonic crystal

Mel'nikov, Igor V.; Aitchison, J. Stewart

Gap soliton gating, dissociation, and retrieval via defect mode excitation in a resonant photonic crystal

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We consider the interaction within a bunch of two coherent optical pulses in a one dimensional, resonant photonic crystal which includes a defect produced by a coherent pump. Using numerical methods, the defect is shown to provide a selective reversible trap for a gap soliton mediated by the long-range coupling. This opens up new opportunities for signal transmission control and light localization.
5 pages, 3 figures