Development of spatially variant photonic crystals to control light in the near-infrared spectrum

Spatially Variant Photonic Crystals (SVPCs) have shown the ability to control the propagation and direction of light in the near-infrared spectrum. Using a novel approach for simplified modeling and fabrication techniques, we designed unique, spatially-varied, unit-cell structures to develop photoni...

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Veröffentlicht in:Scientific reports 2022-09, Vol.12 (1), p.16146-16146, Article 16146
Hauptverfasser: Volk, Andrew, Rai, Amit, Agha, Imad, Payne, Tamara E., Touma, Jimmy E., Gnawali, Rudra
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Zusammenfassung:Spatially Variant Photonic Crystals (SVPCs) have shown the ability to control the propagation and direction of light in the near-infrared spectrum. Using a novel approach for simplified modeling and fabrication techniques, we designed unique, spatially-varied, unit-cell structures to develop photonic crystals that maintain self-collimation and direction of light for desired beam tuning applications. The finite-difference time-domain technique is used to predict the self-collimation and beam-bending capabilities of our SVPCs. These SVPC designs and the simulation results are verified in laboratory testing. The experimental evidence shows that two-dimensional SVPCs can achieve self-collimation and direct light through sharp bends. The simplicity and quality of these designs show their potential for widespread implementation in modern devices. These SVPCs will serve as a unique solution to optical systems for optical computing, multiplexing, data transfer, and more.
ISSN:2045-2322
2045-2322
DOI:10.1038/s41598-022-20252-1