Photonics (Oct 2023)

Tuning the Photonic Spectrum of Superlattice Structures with Magnetic Fields: An Anisotropic Perspective

  • Denis Iakushev,
  • Servando Lopez-Aguayo

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/photonics10111202
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 10, no. 11
p. 1202

Abstract

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We investigate how an external magnetic field with an arbitrary direction affects the photonic band of a superlattice structure composed of alternating dielectric and magneto-optical plasma layers. By considering that the superlattice is electrodynamically anisotropic in the presence of an external magnetic field, we derive the dispersion equations; we show that the photonic spectrum of this superlattice loses its degeneracy and splits into two branches due to the external magnetic field. Interestingly, our results indicate that a superlattice that was previously wholly photo-isolating can become entirely photo-conducting, regardless of the direction of the external magnetic field applied. These results could be helpful to design and build new optical diode-like devices.

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