Existence of a photonic band gap in two dimensions
Abstract
A systematic theoretical investigation is undertaken in order to identify a two-dimensional periodic dielectric structure that has a complete in-plane photonic band gap for both polarizations. Of the various structures studied, only a triangular lattice of air columns is found to have the desired band-gap properties. Microwave transmission experiments are performed to test the theoretical predictions.
- Publication:
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Applied Physics Letters
- Pub Date:
- July 1992
- DOI:
- 10.1063/1.107868
- Bibcode:
- 1992ApPhL..61..495M
- Keywords:
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- Dielectrics;
- Energy Bands;
- Energy Gaps (Solid State);
- Photonics;
- Antenna Radiation Patterns;
- Crystal Lattices;
- Microwave Transmission;
- Polarized Light;
- Solid-State Physics