Abstract
The confinement of light in three dimensions (3D) is an active research topic in Nanophotonics, since it allows for ultimate control over photons [1]. A powerful tool to this end is a 3D photonic band gap crystal with a tailored defect that acts as a cavity or even a waveguide [2]. When a one-dimensional array of cavities is coupled, an intricate waveguiding system appears, known as a CROW (coupled resonator optical waveguide) [3]. Remarkably, 3D superlattices of coupled cavities that resonate inside a 3D band gap have not been studied to date. Recently, theoretical work has predicted the occurrence of 'Cartesian light', wherein light propagates by hopping only in high symmetry directions in space [4]. This represents the optical analog of the Anderson model for spins or electrons that is relevant for neuromorphic computing and may lead to intricate lasing [5].
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 2019 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe & European Quantum Electronics Conference (CLEO/Europe-EQEC) |
Publisher | IEEE |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-1-7281-0469-0 |
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Publication status | Published - Jun 2019 |
Event | Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe & European Quantum Electronics Conference, CLEO/Europe-EQEC 2019 - Munich Trade Fair Centre, Munich, Germany Duration: 23 Jun 2019 → 27 Jun 2019 http://www.cleoeurope.org |
Conference
Conference | Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe & European Quantum Electronics Conference, CLEO/Europe-EQEC 2019 |
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Abbreviated title | CLEO/Europe-EQEC 2019 |
Country/Territory | Germany |
City | Munich |
Period | 23/06/19 → 27/06/19 |
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Keywords
- 3D cavity superlattice