Open AccessParametric analysis of 2D guided-wave photonic band gap structures
Author(s) -
Caterina Ciminelli,
F. Peluso,
Mario Nicola Armenise
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
optics express
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.394
H-Index - 271
ISSN - 1094-4087
DOI - 10.1364/opex.13.009729
Subject(s) - photonic crystal , optics , parametric statistics , lattice constant , photonics , lattice (music) , band gap , bloch wave , physics , materials science , optoelectronics , condensed matter physics , mathematics , diffraction , acoustics , statistics
The parametric analysis of the electromagnetic properties of 2D guided wave photonic band gap structures is reported with the aim of providing a valid tool for the optimal design. The modelling approach is based on the Bloch-Floquet method. Different lattice configurations and geometrical parameters are considered. An optimum value for the ratio between the hole (or rod) radius and the lattice constant does exist and the calculation demonstrated that it is almost independent from the etching depth, only depending on the lattice type. The results are suitable for the design optimisation of photonic crystal reflectors to be used in integrated optical devices.