Symmetry characterization of eigenstates in opal-based photonic crystals

The complete symmetry characterization of eigenstates in bare opal systems is obtained by means of group theory. This symmetry assignment has allowed us to identify several bands that cannot couple with an incident external plane wave. Our prediction is supported by layer-KKR calculations, which are...

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Published in:arXiv.org 2001-11
Main Authors: Lopez-Tejeira, F, Ochiai, T, Sakoda, K, Sanchez-Dehesa, J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Band theory
Coupling coefficients
Eigenvectors
Group theory
Photonic crystals
Plane waves
Symmetry
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Summary:The complete symmetry characterization of eigenstates in bare opal systems is obtained by means of group theory. This symmetry assignment has allowed us to identify several bands that cannot couple with an incident external plane wave. Our prediction is supported by layer-KKR calculations, which are also performed: the coupling coefficients between bulk modes and externally excited field tend to zero when symmetry properties mismatch.
ISSN:2331-8422
DOI:10.48550/arxiv.0111067