Title :
Molding the flow of light
Author :
Johnson, Steven G. ; Mekis, Attila ; Fan, Shanhui ; Joannopoulos, John D.
Author_Institution :
MIT, MA, USA
Abstract :
A new class of materials, called photonic crystals, affects a photon´s properties in much the some way that a semiconductor affects an electron´s properties. The ability to mold and guide light leads naturally to novel applications in several fields, including optoelectronics and telecommunications. The authors present an introductory survey of the basic concepts and ideas, including results for never before possible photon phenomena. The paper considers how computer calculations and design play particularly important and complementary roles in experimental investigations of photonic crystals
Keywords :
optical communication; optical engineering computing; optoelectronic devices; computational methods; computer calculations; light molding; optoelectronics; photonic crystals; telecommunications; Conducting materials; Crystalline materials; Dielectrics; Electrons; Frequency; Maxwell equations; Optical computing; Optical control; Photonic crystals; Semiconductor materials;
Journal_Title :
Computing in Science & Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/5992.963426
