A special finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) formulation oblique incidenc
e for periodic media is used for the design and analysis of an infrared pho
tonic crystal filter with dual stopbands at 3-5 and 8-12 mu m. The transmis
sion coefficients in the main stopband (8-12 mu m) is below - 10 dB. Scatte
ring coefficients are calculated for different incidence angles, and the st
opbands are shown to exist for different angles of incidence. (C) 2000 John
Wiley & Sons, Inc.