Photonic crystal surface states

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2008-07-22

2008-07-22

Font, Frank G (Department: 2883)

Optical waveguides

Planar optical waveguide

C385S005000, C385S016000, C385S017000, C385S018000, C385S019000, C385S020000, C385S021000, C385S022000, C385S023000, C385S130000, C385S131000, C385S132000

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07403690

ABSTRACT:
A photonic crystal may be configured to support a surface state for logic.

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