Tuning the Photonic Spectrum of Superlattice Structures with Magnetic Fields: An Anisotropic Perspective
We investigate how an external magnetic field with an arbitrary direction affects the photonic band of a superlattice structure composed of alternating dielectric and magneto-optical plasma layers. By considering that the superlattice is electrodynamically anisotropic in the presence of an external...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Photonics 2023-11, Vol.10 (11), p.1202 |
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Zusammenfassung: | We investigate how an external magnetic field with an arbitrary direction affects the photonic band of a superlattice structure composed of alternating dielectric and magneto-optical plasma layers. By considering that the superlattice is electrodynamically anisotropic in the presence of an external magnetic field, we derive the dispersion equations; we show that the photonic spectrum of this superlattice loses its degeneracy and splits into two branches due to the external magnetic field. Interestingly, our results indicate that a superlattice that was previously wholly photo-isolating can become entirely photo-conducting, regardless of the direction of the external magnetic field applied. These results could be helpful to design and build new optical diode-like devices. |
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ISSN: | 2304-6732 2304-6732 |
DOI: | 10.3390/photonics10111202 |