RT info:eu-repo/semantics/article T1 Soliton refraction and Goos–Hänchen shifts at diffusion step nonlocal interfaces A1 Chamorro Posada, Pedro A1 Sánchez Curto, Julio AB Diffusive Kerr-type interfaces separating media that differ only in their diffusion strength are studied within the Helmholtz framework. We obtain an analytical expression for a soliton effective nonlinear refractive index that takes into account diffusion. A discontinuity in this coefficient makes a soliton undergo external refraction after entering a second medium with a higher diffusion strength. Our theory also predicts total internal reflection and giant Goos–Hänchen shifts when the diffusion is higher in the first medium. Numerical simulations are used to test the validity of the model, showing excellent agreement with theoretical predictions. YR 2020 FD 2020 LK https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/64961 UL https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/64961 LA eng NO J Sánchez-Curto and P Chamorro-Posada 2020 J. Opt. 22 015502 DS UVaDOC RD 22-nov-2024