Title :
Solving 3D photonic band structures by a real-space transfer matrix method
Author :
Armanious, M. ; Christodoulou, C.G. ; El-Kady, I.
Author_Institution :
New Mexico Univ., Albuquerque, NM
Abstract :
The transfer matrix method (TMM) utilizing a real-space basis combined with Bloch´s theorem is used to calculate the band structure for periodic structures. In this work, we focus on the real-space TMM that is good in modeling frequency dependent and negative-index materials. 3D examples are presented and discussed. Comparison between this approach and a plane-wave method showed a perfect match in results
Keywords :
matrix algebra; metamaterials; periodic structures; photonic band gap; 3D photonic band structures; TMM; frequency dependent materials; negative-index materials; periodic structures; plane-wave method; real-space transfer matrix method; Electromagnetic reflection; Frequency dependence; Laboratories; Lighting control; Maxwell equations; Optical control; Optical reflection; Periodic structures; Photonic crystals; Pulse width modulation;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium 2006, IEEE
Conference_Location :
Albuquerque, NM
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0123-2
DOI :
10.1109/APS.2006.1710638
