Strain-induced band gap and effective magnetic field in photonic crystals

Mikael C. Rechtsman, Alexander Szameit, Mordechai Segev

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Abstract

We show that a certain inhomogeneous strain induces an effective magnetic field in photonic crystals that have Dirac points. The magnetic field induces highly degenerate Landau levels and band gaps in between them.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2012 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2012
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
ISBN (Print)9781467318396
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
Event2012 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2012 - San Jose, CA, United States
Duration: May 6 2012May 11 2012

Publication series

Name2012 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2012

Other

Other2012 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2012
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Jose, CA
Period5/6/125/11/12

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials

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