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Photonic Band Gap Micro-Cavities in Three-Dimension

Journal Article · · Physical Review B

Localization of light to less than a cubic wavelength, {lambda}{sup 3}, has important quantum consequences. The creation of single mode cavities and the modification of spontaneous emission are two important examples. A defect formed inside a three-dimensional (3D) photonic crystal provides an unique optical environment for light localization. Single mode defect cavities were built, for the first time, from an infrared 3D photonic crystal. A cavity state with modal volume of less than one {lambda}{sup 3} was observed.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), Albuquerque, NM, and Livermore, CA
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
7023
Report Number(s):
SAND99-1049J; ON: DE00007023
Journal Information:
Physical Review B, Journal Name: Physical Review B
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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