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James W Rinne, Pierre Wiltzius

    Optics Express
    |June 17, 2009
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    We developed a new genetic algorithm technique for designing photonic crystals using holographic lithography. This method achieved the largest photonic band gap reported for this fabrication technique.

    Area of Science:

    • Photonics and Materials Science
    • Computational Physics
    • Nanotechnology

    Background:

    • Photonic crystals are crucial for controlling light propagation.
    • Current design methods often rely on symmetry, limiting achievable structures.
    • Holographic lithography is a key fabrication technique for photonic crystals.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a general, symmetry-independent technique for designing photonic crystals.
    • To leverage genetic algorithms for high-fidelity structure design.
    • To achieve large complete photonic band gaps in holographic lithography.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized genetic algorithms for the inverse design of photonic crystal structures.
    • Employed holographic lithography as the fabrication method.

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  • Explored a design space unrestricted by predefined symmetry constraints.

    • Main Results:

    • Successfully designed a photonic crystal structure with a complete photonic band gap.
    • Achieved a 28% complete photonic band gap, the largest reported for holographic lithography.
    • Demonstrated a general technique applicable beyond symmetry-limited designs.

    Conclusions:

    • Genetic algorithms offer a powerful, flexible approach to photonic crystal design.
    • The developed technique overcomes limitations of traditional symmetry-based methods.
    • This work advances the potential for creating advanced photonic devices via holographic lithography.