Multiple Exceptional Points in APT–Symmetric Cantor Multilayers

Abstract

In this study, we explore the anisotropic reflection of light waves around the exceptional points (EPs) in anti-parity-time−symmetric (APT−symmetric) Cantor dielectric multilayers. This one-dimensional fractal structure governed by the Cantor substitution law is modulated to satisfy APT symmetry. The Cantor multilayers are aperiodic and support optical fractal resonances. The optical fractal effect combined with APT symmetry can induce multiple exceptional points (EPs) in the parameter space by modulating the loss coefficient of materials and optical frequency. Reflection anisotropy for light waves incident from two opposite directions presents unidirectional suppression and enhancement around EPs. This study can be utilized for multiple wavelengths of photonic suppressors and reflectors.

Keywords

• APT symmetry
• multiple exceptional points
• optical fractal
• reflection anisotropy
• Cantor multilayers