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Recent advances in 2D, 3D and higher-order topological photonics
Minkyung Kim1, Zubin Jacob2, Junsuk Rho1,3
1Department of Mechanical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, 37673 Republic of Korea.
Light, Science & Applications
|July 25, 2020
Summary
Topological photonics uses engineered materials to explore exotic light behaviors. This review covers 2D and 3D topological phases, novel phenomena, and potential applications in photonic systems.
Area of Science:
- Physics
- Photonics
- Condensed Matter Physics
Background:
- Topology has become a significant field in physics, impacting atomic lattices and condensed matter.
- Photonics offers a unique platform for studying topological phenomena using light waves.
- Spin-1 vectorial electromagnetic fields in photonics introduce complex physical properties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in topological photonics.
- To provide a comprehensive overview of two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) topological phases in photonics.
- To highlight emerging areas and practical applications within topological photonics.
Main Methods:
- Review of topological band theory fundamentals.
- Analysis of engineered photonic crystals and metamaterials for topological phase realization.
- Exploration of photonic approaches for achieving 2D and 3D topological phases.
Main Results:
- Detailed introduction to 2D topological phases and their photonic realization.
- Comprehensive review of 3D topological phases and methods to achieve them.
- Presentation of emerging topics: topological degeneracies, Maxwellian spin waves, higher-order topological phases, and layer pseudospin.
Conclusions:
- Topological photonics is a rapidly advancing field with diverse theoretical and experimental progress.
- Significant potential exists for novel light-matter interactions and practical applications.
- The review provides a roadmap for future research in this interdisciplinary area.
