Photonic Crystals: Molding the Flow of Light (Second Edition)Since it was first published in 1995, Photonic Crystals has remained the definitive text for both undergraduates and researchers on photonic band-gap materials and their use in controlling the propagation of light. This newly expanded and revised edition covers the latest developments in the field, providing the most up-to-date, concise, and comprehensive book available on these novel materials and their applications. Starting from Maxwell's equations and Fourier analysis, the authors develop the theoretical tools of photonics using principles of linear algebra and symmetry, emphasizing analogies with traditional solid-state physics and quantum theory. They then investigate the unique phenomena that take place within photonic crystals at defect sites and surfaces, from one to three dimensions. This new edition includes entirely new chapters describing important hybrid structures that use band gaps or periodicity only in some directions: periodic waveguides, photonic-crystal slabs, and photonic-crystal fibers. The authors demonstrate how the capabilities of photonic crystals to localize light can be put to work in devices such as filters and splitters. A new appendix provides an overview of computational methods for electromagnetism. Existing chapters have been considerably updated and expanded to include many new three-dimensional photonic crystals, an extensive tutorial on device design using temporal coupled-mode theory, discussions of diffraction and refraction at crystal interfaces, and more. Richly illustrated and accessibly written, Photonic Crystals is an indispensable resource for students and researchers.
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... Resonant Absorption and Radiation Nonlinear Filters and Bistability Some Other Possibilities Reflection, Refraction, and Diffraction Reflection Refraction and isofrequency diagrams Unusual refraction and diffraction effects Further ...
... resonant cavities and waveguides can be combined to form filters, bends, splitters, nonlinear “transistors,” and other devices. In doing so, we develop a powerful analytical framework known as temporal coupled-mode theory, which allows ...
... resonance with broadened frequency (green line). The state at An =1.58 has the field pattern shown in the left panel of figure 14. planes per column, as shown on the right panel of figure 14. Because there are also two nodal planes in ...
... resonances, rather than truly localized modes. Each resonance has a nonzero leakage rate γ into the surrounding medium. Because these defect modes decay exponentially into the crystal, however, the value of γ also decreases ...
... resonance, and the point defect forms a resonant cavity. Because the translational symmetry is broken, k is no longer conserved and the defect mode couples to lightcone modes with the same L. The result is intrinsic radiative loss. The ...
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