Since it was first published in 1995,
Photonic Crystals has remained the definitive
text for both undergraduates and researchers on photonic
band-gap materials and their use in controlling the
propagation of light. This newly expanded and revised
edition covers the latest developments in the field,
providing the most up-to-date, concise, and
comprehensive book available on these novel materials
and their applications.
Starting from Maxwell's
equations and Fourier analysis, the authors develop the
theoretical tools of photonics using principles of
linear algebra and symmetry, emphasizing analogies with
traditional solid-state physics and quantum theory. They
then investigate the unique phenomena that take place
within photonic crystals at defect sites and surfaces,
from one to three dimensions. This new edition includes
entirely new chapters describing important hybrid
structures that use band gaps or periodicity only in
some directions: periodic waveguides, photonic-crystal
slabs, and photonic-crystal fibers. The authors
demonstrate how the capabilities of photonic crystals to
localize light can be put to work in devices such as
filters and splitters. A new appendix provides an
overview of computational methods for electromagnetism.
Existing chapters have been considerably updated and
expanded to include many new three-dimensional photonic
crystals, an extensive tutorial on device design using
temporal coupled-mode theory, discussions of diffraction
and refraction at crystal interfaces, and more. Richly
illustrated and accessibly written,
Photonic
Crystals is an indispensable resource for students
and researchers.
- Extensively revised and expanded
- Features improved graphics throughout
- Includes new chapters on photonic-crystal fibers
and combined index-and band-gap-guiding
- Provides an introduction to coupled-mode theory as
a powerful tool for device design
- Covers many new topics, including omnidirectional
reflection, anomalous refraction and diffraction,
computational photonics, and much more.
