Title :
Modelling of photonic crystals: A comparison among various analysis methods
Author :
Armenise, M.N. ; Campanella, C.E. ; Ciminelli, C. ; Scivittaro, E.
Author_Institution :
Politec. di Bari, Bari
Abstract :
A brief review of most powerful analysis methods for modelling linear dielectric photonic crystals is presented. Also, a comparison among some of the most popular techniques is carried out in relation with the photon crystal lattice configuration and defects.
Keywords :
Green´s function methods; S-matrix theory; crystal defects; crystal structure; finite difference time-domain analysis; finite element analysis; optical materials; photonic crystals; linear dielectric photonic crystals; photon crystal defects; photon crystal lattice configuration; Crystalline materials; Dielectrics; Electromagnetic analysis; Electromagnetic propagation; Lattices; Optical propagation; Periodic structures; Photonic crystals; Semiconductor materials; Slabs; electromagnetic analysis; photonic crystals;
Conference_Titel :
Transparent Optical Networks, 2008. ICTON 2008. 10th Anniversary International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Athens
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2625-6
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2626-3
DOI :
10.1109/ICTON.2008.4598572
