Title :
Relativistic physics in optical waveguide arrays: Simulating the Dirac equation
Author :
Szameit, A. ; Rechtsman, M.C. ; Meyer, J. ; Dreisow, F. ; Gräfe, M. ; Tünnermann, A. ; Segev, M. ; Nolte, S.
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Appl. Phys., Friedrich-Schiller-Univ., Jena, Germany
Abstract :
In contrast to popular belief, it is possible to simulate a relativistic Dirac equation in classical paraxial optical waveguide arrays. Here, we present various simulations of relativistic phenomena in different structures, including so-called “optical graphene”.
Keywords :
Dirac equation; graphene; optical arrays; optical waveguides; classical paraxial optical waveguide arrays; optical graphene; relativistic Dirac equation; relativistic phenomena; relativistic physics; Educational institutions; Equations; Mathematical model; Optical arrays; Optical waveguides; Photonics;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2012 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1839-6
