Title :
Chiral 3D Photonic Crystals as Compact Optical Isolators
Author :
Thiel, M. ; Wegener, M. ; Wong, S. ; von Freymann, G.
Author_Institution :
Univ. Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe
Abstract :
We present a novel photonic heterostructure based on chiral 3D photonic crystals allowing for non-reciprocal transmission of light. We fabricate various corresponding structures by means of direct laser writing.
Keywords :
chirality; laser materials processing; light transmission; optical fabrication; optical isolators; optical materials; photonic crystals; chiral 3D photonic crystals; direct laser writing; nonreciprocal light transmission; optical isolator fabrication; photonic heterostructure; Dielectric measurements; Glass; Isolators; Optical films; Optical polarization; Photonic band gap; Photonic crystals; Polymers; Spirals; Writing;
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.2007.4452987
