Optical elements comprising photonic crystals and applications thereof
OwnerShawn-Yu Lin, Vincent M. Hietala +1inventors
InventorsSHAWN-YU LIN, VINCENT M. HIETALA, ERIC D. JONES
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Abstract
The present invention describes the use of photonic crystals to form optical elements which function in optical apparatus in frequency ranges outside photonic band-gaps. Such optical elements may apply such optical properties as dispersion, anisotropy, and birefringence (all of which are exhibited by photonic crystals outside photonic band-gaps). A variety of optical apparatus, including spectrometers, radiation sources, and lasers are enabled by such optical elements.
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An optical element which processes optical signals within a working frequency range, comprising a photonic crystal such that the optical signals are not excluded from the photonic crystal by photonic band-gaps.
An apparatus to process optical signals in a working frequency range, comprising an optical element comprising a photonic crystal such that the optical signals are not excluded from the photonic crystal by photonic band-gaps.
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