Scattering from controlled defects in woodpile photonic crystals
arXiv:2006.15620 · doi:10.1002/adom.202001699
Abstract
Photonic crystals with a sufficiently high refractive index contrast display partial or full band gaps. However, imperfections in the metamaterial cause light scattering and extinction of the interfering propagating waves. Positive as well as negative defect volumes may contribute to this kind of optical perturbation. In this study, we fabricate and characterize three-dimensional woodpile photonic crystals, with a pseudo-bandgap for near-infrared optical wavelengths. By direct laser writing, we intentionally introduce random defects in the periodic structure. We show that we can model random defect scattering by considering the difference between the disordered and the regular structure. Our findings pave the way towards better control and understanding of the role of defects in photonic materials that will be crucial for their usability in potential applications.
arXiv comment8 pages, 7 figures + SI 5 pages, 6 figures
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