Title :
The superprism effect in a metal-clad terahertz photonic crystal slab
Author :
Prasad, Tushar ; Colvin, Vicki L. ; Jian, Zhongping ; Mittleman, Daniel M.
Author_Institution :
Rice Univ., Houston
Abstract :
We demonstrate the superprism effect in a photonic crystal slab at terahertz frequencies. The observed angular dispersion cannot be explained unless the finite slab thickness and its metal cladding boundary conditions are taken into account.
Keywords :
optical dispersion; photonic crystals; submillimetre wave spectroscopy; THz time-domain spectroscopy; angular dispersion; finite slab thickness; metal cladding boundary conditions; metal-clad terahertz photonic crystal slab; superprism effect; Boundary conditions; Dispersion; Etching; Face detection; Finite difference methods; Frequency; Photonic crystals; Shape; Slabs; Time domain analysis;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2007. CLEO 2007. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-834-6
DOI :
10.1109/CLEO.2007.4452939
