Direct observation of topological edge states in silicon photonic crystals

Nikhil Parappurath, Filippo Alpeggiani, L. Kuipers, Ewold Verhagen

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Abstract

The concept of topology has proven immensely powerful in physics, describing new phases of matter with unique properties. There has been a recent surge in attempts to implement topological protection in the photonic domain, owing to the application potential of robust transport immune to scattering at disorder. A famous class of electronic topological insulators relies on the quantum spin-Hall effect (QSHE). Photonic analogues of QSHE were recently predicted to occur in photonic crystals with special symmetries [1,2]. Interestingly, topological photonic crystals employing QSHE offer the possibility to access their properties via far-field radiation [3].

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2019 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe and European Quantum Electronics Conference, CLEO/Europe-EQEC 2019
Place of PublicationPiscataway, NY, USA
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Number of pages1
ISBN (Electronic)9781728104690
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2019
Event2019 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe and European Quantum Electronics Conference, CLEO/Europe-EQEC 2019 - Munich, Germany
Duration: 23 Jun 201927 Jun 2019

Publication series

Name2019 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe and European Quantum Electronics Conference, CLEO/Europe-EQEC 2019

Conference

Conference2019 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe and European Quantum Electronics Conference, CLEO/Europe-EQEC 2019
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityMunich
Period23/06/1927/06/19

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