Photonic crystals : molding the flow of light / John D. Joannopoulos [and others].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Joannopoulos, J. D. (John D.), 1947-

Walter de Gruyter & Co.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Photons.

Crystal optics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiv, 286 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Princeton : Princeton University Press, [2008]

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Since it was first published in 1995, Photonic Crystals has remained the definitive text for both undergraduates and researchers on photonic band-gap materials and their use in controlling the propagation of light. This newly expanded and revised edition covers the latest developments in the field, providing the most up-to-date, concise, and comprehensive book available on these novel materials and their applications.

Starting from Maxwell's equations and Fourier analysis, the authors develop the theoretical tools of photonics using principles of linear algebra and symmetry, emphasizing analogies with traditional solid-state physics and quantum theory. They then investigate the unique phenomena that take place within photonic crystals at defect sites and surfaces, from one to three dimensions. This new edition includes entirely new chapters describing important hybrid structures that use band gaps or periodicity only in some directions: periodic waveguides, photonic-crystal slabs, and photonic-crystal fibers. The authors demonstrate how the capabilities of photonic crystals to localize light can be put to work in devices such as filters and splitters. A new appendix provides an overview of computational methods for electromagnetism. Existing chapters have been considerably updated and expanded to include many new three-dimensional photonic crystals, an extensive tutorial on device design using temporal coupledmode theory, discussions of diffraction and refraction at crystal interfaces, and more. Richly illustrated and accessibly written, Photonic Crystals is an indispensable resource for students and researchers.

Contents:

Introduction

Electromagnetism in mixed dielectric media

Symmetries and solid-state electromagnetism

The multilayer film : a one-dimensional photonic crystal

Two-dimensional photonic crystals

Three-dimensional photonic crystals

Periodic dielectric waveguides

Photonic-crystal slabs

Photonic-crystal fibers

Designing photonic crystals for applications

A : Comparisons with quantum mechanics

B : The reciprocal lattice and the brillouin zone

C : Atlas of band gaps

D : Computational photonics.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-281) and index.

Electronic reproduction. Berlin Available via World Wide Web.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781400828241

1400828244

Publisher Number:

99983999857

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.