Classical analogues to quantum nonlinear coherent states in photonic lattices

►In this work we have shown that optical array lattices with specific coupling rules can support classical analogues of quantum nonlinear coherent states. ►The problem was solved analytically using operator algebra. ►We demonstrated that both classical sub-Poissonian and super-Poissonian intensity distributions can be generated over distance depending on the nonlinear deformation parameter used. ►Pertinent examples have been provided.