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Light propagation control by finite-size effects in photonic crystals

arXiv:physics/0003015 · doi:10.1016/S0375-9601(00)00229-2

Abstract

We exhibit the strong influence on light propagation of the finite size in photonic band-gap material. We show that light emission can be controlled by the symmetry group of the boundary of the finite device. These results lead simply to important practical applications.

5 pages, 4 figures, Revtex