Novel polarizer made from two-dimensional photonic bandgap materials

Authors
Zhang, C Qiao, F Wan, J Zi, J
Citation
C. Zhang et al., Novel polarizer made from two-dimensional photonic bandgap materials, CHIN PHYS L, 18(8), 2001, pp. 1082-1084
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Physics
Journal title
CHINESE PHYSICS LETTERS
ISSN journal
0256307X → ACNP
Volume
18
Issue
8
Year of publication
2001
Pages
1082 - 1084
Database
ISI
SICI code
0256-307X(200108)18:8<1082:NPMFTP>2.0.ZU;2-D
Abstract
We demonstrate theoretically that two-dimensional photonic bandgap material s are indeed perfect polarizers provided that they have a proper photonic b and structure along the incident direction of light. This kind of polarizer is fundamentally different from conventional ones. It can function in a wi de frequency range with high performance and its size can be made very comp act, which renders it useful as a micropolarizer in micro-optics.