The focusing effect of graded index photonic crystals


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Kurt H., Colak E., Cakmak O., Caglayan H., Ozbay E.

APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, cilt.93, sa.17, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 93 Sayı: 17
  • Basım Tarihi: 2008
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1063/1.3009965
  • Dergi Adı: APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Abdullah Gül Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

We describe an approach to implement graded index (GRIN) structures using two- dimensional photonic crystals (PCs). The lattice spacing along the transverse direction to propagation is altered and we show, both theoretically and experimentally, that such a spatial perturbation is an effective way to obtain GRIN PC. The response of the structure to spatially wide incident beams is investigated and strong focusing behavior is observed. The large spot size conversion ratio can be attainable and is mainly limited by the finite size of the structure. The designed GRIN PC shows promise for use in optical systems that require compact and powerful focusing elements compared to the traditional bulky lenses. (C) 2008 American Institute of Physics. [DOI: 10.1063/1.3009965]