Open AccessPhotonics meets topology
Author(s) -
B. P. Xie,
Hongfei Wang,
Xinhua Zhu,
MingHui Lu,
Ze-Bi Wang,
Yanfeng Chen
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
optics express
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.394
H-Index - 271
ISSN - 1094-4087
DOI - 10.1364/oe.26.024531
Subject(s) - photonics , topology (electrical circuits) , photonic crystal , physics , optics , computer science , engineering , electrical engineering
The topological phases in materials have been studied in recent decades for their unique boundary states and transport properties. Photonic systems with band structures embrace the topological phases closely, where they not only provide platforms to testify the topological band theory, but also shed light on designing novel optical devices. In this review, we present exciting developments, supported by brief descriptions of prominent milestones of topological phases in photonic systems in recent years. These studies may sustain further developments of optical devices and offer novel methods for light manipulations.