Novel optical phenomena with photonic crystals

Chiyan Luo; Steven G. Johnson; Marin Soljacic; John D. Joannopoulos; John B. Pendry

doi:10.1117/12.507491

30 January 2004 Novel optical phenomena with photonic crystals

Chiyan Luo, Steven G. Johnson, Marin Soljacic, John D. Joannopoulos, John B. Pendry

Proceedings Volume 5166, UV/Optical/IR Space Telescopes: Innovative Technologies and Concepts; (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.507491
Event: Optical Science and Technology, SPIE's 48th Annual Meeting, 2003, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

In this work we present an introduction to photonic crystals by discussing the basic concepts and principles behind these artificial materials, as well as their abilities to control light and enable unusual optical phenomena. We will focus on specific examples including (1) negative refraction of light, (2) the superprism effect (anomalous electromagnetic dispersion), and (3) the possibility of superlensing (subwavelength focusing). These are very general results based on direct solutions of Maxwell’s equations, and can consequently be of relevance to many areas of science and technology.

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Chiyan Luo, Steven G. Johnson, Marin Soljacic, John D. Joannopoulos, and John B. Pendry "Novel optical phenomena with photonic crystals", Proc. SPIE 5166, UV/Optical/IR Space Telescopes: Innovative Technologies and Concepts, (30 January 2004); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.507491

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