Multiband Vector Plasmonic Lattice Solitons

Abstract

We predict multiband vector Plasmonic Lattice Solitons (PLSs) in metal-dielectric waveguide arrays, in both focusing and defocusing nonlinearities. Such vector solitons consist of two components originating from different transmission bands. By simulating the full nonlinear Maxwell equations (MEs), we demonstrate the diffractionless propagation of vector PLSs and their discrete diffraction when only one component is present. Their subwavelength size characteristics and the influences of metallic losses are also studied.

4 pages, 4 figures, Version2.0

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• Plasmon-Soliton
• Multi-gap discrete vector solitons
• Vector mixed-gap surface solitons

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