Abstract

An array of coupled nonlinear waveguides supports discrete soliton modes in which light is self-trapped in a few guides. We obtain an analytical description of these solitons and reveal that well-confined modes may be stably packed into the array. Power-controlled soliton steering may be achieved with linearly chirped solitons.

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Trapping of discrete solitons by defects in nonlinear waveguide arrays

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Controlled switching of discrete solitons in waveguide arrays

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