Title :
The method of lines for the calculation of band structures in photonic crystals
Author :
Helfert, Stefan F.
Author_Institution :
Fern Univ., Hagen, Germany
fDate :
29 June-3 July 2003
Abstract :
The method of lines a semivectorial algorithm is applied to the computation of band-structures in photonic crystals. The algorithm is used for the examination of square lattices of rods in air. The determined results are compared with other methods showing a good agreement.
Keywords :
method of lines; photonic crystals; air; algorithm; band-structures; method of lines; photonic bandgap structures; photonic crystals; rods; semivectorial algorithm; square lattices; Boundary conditions; Finite difference methods; Lattices; Optical computing; Optical control; Partial differential equations; Permittivity; Photonic band gap; Photonic crystals; Structural rods;
Conference_Titel :
Transparent Optical Networks, 2003. Proceedings of 2003 5th International Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7816-4
DOI :
10.1109/ICTON.2003.1264593
