Title
Backward-Wave Propagation and Discrete Solitons in a Left-Handed Electrical Lattice
Roles
Student author: Sam Wheeler
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-28-2011
Department
Physics
Language
English
Publication Title
Physics Letters A
Abstract
We study experimentally, analytically and numerically the backward-wave propagation, and formation of discrete bright and dark solitons in a nonlinear electrical lattice. We observe experimentally that a focusing (defocusing) effect occurs above (below) a certain carrier frequency threshold, and backward-propagating bright (dark) discrete solitons are formed. We develop a discrete model emulating the relevant circuit and benchmark its linear properties against the experimental dispersion relation. Using a perturbation method, we derive a nonlinear Schrödinger equation, that predicts accurately the carrier frequency threshold. Finally, we use numerical simulations to corroborate our findings and monitor the space–time evolution of the discrete solitons.
DOI
10.1016/j.physleta.2011.01.042
Recommended Citation
English, L. Q., S. Wheeler, Y. Shen, G. P. Veldes, N. Whitaker, P. G. Kevrekidis, and D. J. Frantzeskakis. "Backward-Wave Propagation and Discrete Solitons in a Left-Handed Electrical Lattice." Physics Letters A 375, no. 9 (2011): 1242-1248.
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