Defect induced wave-packet dynamics in linear one-dimensional photonic lattices

Abstract

We study numerically light beam propagation across uniform, linear, one-dimensional photonic lattice possessing one nonlinear defect. Depending on the strength of nonlinear defect, input beam position and phase shift, different dynamical regimes have been identified. We distinguish input parameters set for which a regime of light propagation blockade by the nonlinear defect appears. Obtained results may be useful for all-optical control of transmission of waves in interferometry.