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M Thiel¹, H Fischer, G von Freymann

¹Institut für Angewandte Physik and DFG-Center for Functional Nanostructures (CFN),Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), D-76128 Karlsruhe, Germany. michael.thiel@physik.uni-karlsruhe.de

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Researchers explored 3D photonic superlattices made of polymeric helices. The study found that the arrangement and handedness of these chiral structures control circular-dichroism resonances, impacting light transmission.

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Area of Science:

Photonics and Materials Science
Optics and Spectroscopy

Background:

Three-dimensional photonic crystals offer unique light manipulation properties.
Chiral materials exhibit distinct optical responses due to their asymmetry.
Controlling light-matter interactions in complex architectures is crucial for advanced optical devices.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the optical properties of three-dimensional photonic superlattices composed of polymeric helices.
To understand how spatial arrangement and chirality influence circular-dichroism resonances.
To explore the fabrication and characterization of these complex photonic structures.

Main Methods:

Fabrication of 3D photonic superlattices using direct laser writing.
Experimental measurement of optical transmittance spectra.
Numerical calculations for optical response simulation.

Main Results:

Observed distinct circular-dichroism resonances dependent on the relative phase shift and handedness of polymeric helices.
Demonstrated suppression or appearance of specific resonances based on structural configuration.
Achieved good agreement between experimental transmittance spectra and numerical predictions.

Conclusions:

The spatial arrangement and chirality of polymeric helices in 3D superlattices are key factors in controlling optical properties.
Direct laser writing is a viable method for fabricating complex chiral photonic structures.
This work provides insights into designing advanced optical materials with tailored circular-dichroism responses.