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Waveguide circuits in three-dimensional photonic crystals

Journal Article · · Photonics and Nanostructures-Fundamentals and Applications
Waveguide circuits in three-dimensional photonic crystals with complete photonic band gaps are simulated with finite difference time domain (FDTD) simulations, and compared with measurements on microwave scale photonic crystals. The transmission through waveguide bends critically depends on the photonic crystal architecture in the bend region. We have found experimentally and theoretically, a new waveguide bend configuration consisting of overlapping rods in the bend region, that performs better than the simple waveguide bend of terminated rods, especially in the higher frequency portion of the band. Efficient beam splitters with this junction geometry are also simulated.
Research Organization:
Ames Laboratory (AMES), Ames, IA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC)
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-07CH11358
OSTI ID:
965383
Report Number(s):
IS-J 7425
Journal Information:
Photonics and Nanostructures-Fundamentals and Applications, Journal Name: Photonics and Nanostructures-Fundamentals and Applications Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 6; ISSN 1569-4410
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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