Observation of lower to higher bandgap transition of one-dimensional defect modes

Opt Express. 2006 Aug 7;14(16):7362-7. doi: 10.1364/oe.14.007362.

Abstract

We demonstrate one-dimensional optically-induced photonic lattices with a negative defect and observe linear bandgap guidance in such a defect. We show that a defect mode moves from the first bandgap to a higher bandgap as the lattice potential is increased. Our experimental results are in good agreement with the theoretical analysis of these effects.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Equipment Design
  • Materials Testing / methods*
  • Nanotechnology / instrumentation*
  • Optics and Photonics / instrumentation*