Nonlinear optics and light localization in periodic photonic lattices

TL;DR

This paper reviews recent advances in photonic lattices, focusing on their ability to control light propagation and nonlinear effects, with implications for optical communications, computing, and sensing.

Contribution

It highlights the connection between optical lattices and photonic crystals, emphasizing their potential applications in various technological fields.

Findings

Photonic lattices enable precise control of linear and nonlinear light propagation.

They have practical applications in optical communications, beam shaping, and bio-sensing.

The review links optical lattices to photonic crystal technologies.

Abstract

We review the recent developments in the field of photonic lattices emphasizing their unique properties for controlling linear and nonlinear propagation of light. We draw some important links between optical lattices and photonic crystals pointing towards practical applications in optical communications and computing, beam shaping, and bio-sensing.