Photonic Crystals, Theory, Applications and Fabrication
Wiley Series in Pure and Applied Optics (Band Nr. 1)
1. Auflage Juni 2009
416 Seiten, Hardcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
Kurzbeschreibung
This book combines in detail the theoretical background necessary to understand the fundamental physics underlying the crystalline nature of photonic crystal structure, as well as a detailed presentation of the various applications examined to date. In addition it presents the most promising fabrication and characterization techniques investigated to date. In the selection of the topics for the proposed book, the authors present the material in a diversified manner so as to attract a wide range of researchers. Various chapters are organized so that they take the reader from basic concepts to advanced models, devices and fabrication methods. Hence, the book provides fundamental toolboxes necessary for the understanding and application of theoretical models used to analyze photonic crystals, such models as are used to design basic and advanced photonic bandgap and dispersion based applications, and finally the necessary fabrication and characterization tools needed for the realization of such structures.
The Only Source You Need for Understanding the Design and Applications of Photonic Crystal-Based Devices
This book presents in detail the fundamental theoretical background necessary to understand the unique optical phenomena arising from the crystalline nature of photonic-crystal structures and their application across a range of disciplines. Organized to take readers from basic concepts to more advanced topics, the book covers:
* Preliminary concepts of electromagnetic waves and periodic media
* Numerical methods for analyzing photonic-crystal structures
* Devices and applications based on photonic bandgaps
* Engineering photonic-crystal dispersion properties
* Fabrication of two- and three-dimensional photonic crystals
The authors assume an elementary knowledge of electromagnetism, vector calculus, Fourier analysis, and complex number analysis. Therefore, the book is appropriate for advanced undergraduate students in physics, applied physics, optics, electronics, and chemical and electrical engineering, as well as graduate students and researchers in these fields.
1.1 Historical Overview.
1.2 Analogy Between Photonic And Semiconductor Crystals.
1.3 Analyzing Photonic Bandgap Structures.
Chapter 2: Preliminary Concepts Of Electromagnetic Waves And Periodic Media.
2.1 Electromagnetic Waves.
2.2 Periodic Media.
2.3 Waves In Periodic Media.
Chapter 3: Numerical Methods.
3.1 Overview.
3.2 Plane-Wave Expansion Method.
3.3 Finite-Difference Time-Domain (FDTD) Method.
Chapter 4: Devices and Applications Based on Photonic Bandgaps.
4.1 Introduction.
4.2 Point Defects.
4.3 Line Defects.
4.4 Applications Utilizing Strong Confinement in PHC.
Chapter 5: Engineering Photonic Crystal Properties.
5.1 Introduction.
5.2 Dispersion in Photonic Crystals.
5.3 Superprism Effect.
5.4 Self-Collimation.
5.5 Left-Handed Behavior and Negative Refraction.
5.6 Superprism, Negative Refraction and Self-Collimation.
5.7 Summary.
Chapter 6: Fabrication.
6.1 Two-Dimensional Photonic Crystals.
6.2 Three-Dimensional Photonic Crystals: Micromachining.
6.3 Three-Dimensional Photonic Crystals: Holographic Lithography.
6.4 Three-Dimensional Photonic Crystals: Multi-Photon Polymerization.
6.5 Three-Dimensional Photonic Crystals: Self-Assembly.
