Abstract
We propose a method to directly visualize the photonic band-structure of micrometer-sized photonic crystals using wide-angle spectroscopy. By extending Fourier imaging spectroscopy sensitivity into the infrared range, we have obtained accurate measurements of the band structures along the high-symmetry directions (X-W-K-L-U) of polymeric three-dimensional, rod-connected diamond photonic crystals. Our implementation also allows us to record single wavelength reflectance far-field patterns showing very good agreement with simulations of the same designs. This technique is suitable for the characterization of photonic structures working in the infrared and, in particular, to obtain band-structure information of complete photonic band gap materials.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1584-1587 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Optics Letters |
Volume | 42 |
Issue number | 8 |
Early online date | 24 Mar 2017 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 11 Apr 2017 |
Keywords
- Microstructure fabrication
- Spectroscopy
- Infrared
- Laser materials processing
- Nanophotonics and photonic crystals