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Tunable band gap near the Dirac point in nonlinear negative-zero-positive index metamaterial waveguide

Journal Article · · Physical Review. A
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  1. Department of Physics, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444 (China)
  2. Department of Applied Mathematics and Physics, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241000 (China)
We make theoretical investigations of the nonlinear guided modes near the Dirac point (DP) in nonlinear negative-zero-positive index metamaterial (NZPIM) waveguide. When the nonlinearity is self-focusing, an asymmetric forbidden band exists near the DP that can be modulated by the strength of the nonlinearity. However, the self-defocusing nonlinearity can completely eliminate the asymmetric band gap. We also study the nonlinear surface waves in such nonlinear NZPIM waveguide. These results may predict analogous phenomena in nonlinear graphene.
OSTI ID:
21544739
Journal Information:
Physical Review. A, Journal Name: Physical Review. A Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 83; ISSN 1050-2947; ISSN PLRAAN
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English