Photonic band gaps in 12-fold symmetric quasicrystals

B. R. Hiett, D. H. Beckett, S. J. Cox, J. M. Generowicz, M. Molinari, K. S. Thomas

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    Abstract

    The 12-fold symmetric quasicrystal shows great potential as a novel photonic band gap (PBG) structure exhibiting a band gap for relatively low filling fractions and dielectric contrasts. The band gaps are highly homogeneous with respect to the angle of incidence of the incoming light due to the crystal's high degree of rotational symmetry. These crystals have been analyzed using a finite element method developed specifically for modelling PBG structures. We present and discuss quasicrystal structures and their optical properties.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)413-416
    Number of pages4
    JournalJournal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics
    Volume14
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - May 2003

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