Abstract: We present a summary of the recent results of our studies of nonlinear localization effects in optically-induced periodic index structures in photorefractive crystals. We demonstrate the generation of spatial bright solitons, controllable excitation of gap solitons and their anomalous steering properties.

Keywords: periodic structures; gap solitons; nonlinear optics;; wave-guide arrays; gap solitons; gratings

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