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Title: Observation and Differentiation of Unique High- Q Optical Resonances Near Zero Wave Vector in Macroscopic Photonic Crystal Slabs

Journal Article · · Physical Review Letters
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  1. Massachusetts Inst. of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, MA (United States). Research Lab. of Electronics

We demonstrate and distinguish here experimentally the existence of a special type of Fano resonances at $$\mathbf{k}{\approx}\mathbf{0}$$ in a macroscopic two-dimensional photonic crystal slab. We fabricate a square lattice array of holes in a silicon nitride layer and perform an angular resolved spectral analysis of the various Fano resonances. We elucidate their radiation behavior using temporal coupled-mode theory and symmetry considerations. The unique simplicity of this system whereby an ultralong lifetime delocalized electromagnetic field can exist above the surface and consequently easily interact with added matter, provides exciting new opportunities for the study of light and matter interaction.

Research Organization:
Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC) (United States). Solid-State Solar-Thermal Energy Conversion Center (S3TEC); Massachusetts Inst. of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, MA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES); US Army Research Office (ARO); National Science Foundation (NSF)
Grant/Contract Number:
SC0001299; FG02-09ER46577; W911NF-07-D0004; DMR-0819762
OSTI ID:
1067089
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1103083
Journal Information:
Physical Review Letters, Vol. 109, Issue 6; ISSN 0031-9007
Publisher:
American Physical Society (APS)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 264 works
Citation information provided by
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