Abstract
We study nonlinear effects in one-dimensional (1D) arrays and two-dimensional (2D) lattices composed of metallic nanoparticles with the nonlinear Kerrlike response and an external driving field. We demonstrate the existence of families of moving solitons in 1D arrays and characterize their properties such as an average drifting velocity. We also analyse the impact of varying external field intensity and frequency on the structure and dynamics of kinks in 2D lattices. In particular, we identify the kinks with positive, negative and zero velocity as well as breathing kinks with a self-oscillating profile.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 0010 |
Journal | Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences |
Volume | 372 |
Issue number | 2027 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 28 Oct 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Bistability
- Kink
- Metallic nanoparticle
- Modulation instability
- Soliton