Title :
Symmetry-breaking of bound states in the continuum
Author :
Plotnik, Y. ; Peleg, O. ; Szameit, A. ; Moiseyev, N. ; Segev, M.
Author_Institution :
Phys. Dept., Technion - Israel Inst. of Technol., Haifa, Israel
Abstract :
We present the first experimental observation of bound states in the continuum in optics, and how the bound state transforms into a leaky mode as symmetry is reduced.
Keywords :
continuum mechanics; optical waveguides; bound state transforms; bound states; continuum in optics; leaky mode; symmetry breaking; Optical arrays; Optical propagation; Optical waveguide theory; Optical waveguides; Phased arrays; Potential well; Quantum mechanics; Schrodinger equation; Semiconductor waveguides; Waveguide theory;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO) and Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference (QELS), 2010 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-890-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-890-2
