Thermal emission and design in one-dimensional periodic metallic photonic crystal slabs

David L. C. Chan, Marin Soljačić, and J. D. Joannopoulos
Phys. Rev. E 74, 016609 – Published 26 July 2006

Abstract

We present a useful framework within which we can understand some of the physical phenomena that drive thermal emission in one-dimensional periodic metallic photonic crystals, emphasizing phenomenology and physical intuition. We perform detailed numerical calculations for these systems and find that polarization and periodicity play key roles in determining the types of physical phenomena that can arise. Two promising structures are identified as good candidates for thermal design. We conclude with a discussion of how the emissive properties of these systems can be tailored to our needs.

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  • Received 4 April 2006

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevE.74.016609

©2006 American Physical Society

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David L. C. Chan, Marin Soljačić, and J. D. Joannopoulos

  • Department of Physics and Center for Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, USA

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Vol. 74, Iss. 1 — July 2006

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