Applications of topological photonics in integrated photonic devices
Topological photonics is an emerging field of research, which is inspired by the discovery of
topological insulators. The introduction of topology endows traditional photonic systems with …
topological insulators. The introduction of topology endows traditional photonic systems with …
Synthetic axion response with space-time crystals
Here, we show that space-time modulations provide an exciting route to realize complex
nonreciprocal couplings, and, in particular, the elusive axion response. We develop an …
nonreciprocal couplings, and, in particular, the elusive axion response. We develop an …
symmetry-protected scattering anomaly in optics
MG Silveirinha - Physical Review B, 2017 - APS
In time-reversal invariant electronic systems the scattering matrix is antisymmetric. This
property enables a spin-Hall effect, designated here as “scattering anomaly”, such that the …
property enables a spin-Hall effect, designated here as “scattering anomaly”, such that the …
Replicating physical motion with Minkowskian isorefractive spacetime crystals
Here, we show that isorefractive spacetime crystals with a travelling-wave modulation may
mimic rigorously the response of moving material systems. Unlike generic spacetime …
mimic rigorously the response of moving material systems. Unlike generic spacetime …
Giant enhancement of nonreciprocity in gyrotropic heterostructures
Nonreciprocity is a highly desirable feature in photonic media since it allows for control over
the traveling electromagnetic waves, in a way that goes far beyond ordinary filtering. One of …
the traveling electromagnetic waves, in a way that goes far beyond ordinary filtering. One of …
Gigantic Tellegen responses in metamaterials
Tellegen medium has long been a topic of debate, with its existence being contested over
several decades. It was first proposed by Tellegen in 1948 and is characterized by a real …
several decades. It was first proposed by Tellegen in 1948 and is characterized by a real …
Optical isolation of circularly polarized light with a spontaneous magnetoelectric effect
The optical isolation functionality is of key importance in many photonic systems. However, a
robust optical isolation is rather challenging to obtain due to the weak nonreciprocal …
robust optical isolation is rather challenging to obtain due to the weak nonreciprocal …
Topological origin of electromagnetic energy sinks
It has recently been highlighted that nonreciprocal surface waves can be stopped in suitably
designed waveguides, leading to the formation of hotspots wherein the electromagnetic …
designed waveguides, leading to the formation of hotspots wherein the electromagnetic …
Loss–gain compensated anti-Hermitian magnetodielectric medium to realize Tellegen nihility effects
Generalized duality transformations significantly modify the constitutive relations of
electromagnetic media, preserving principal electromagnetic properties. Here, we …
electromagnetic media, preserving principal electromagnetic properties. Here, we …
Photonic analogues of the Haldane and Kane-Mele models
The condensed matter Haldane and Kane-Mele models revolutionized the understanding of
what is an “insulator,” as they unveiled novel classes of media that behave as metals near …
what is an “insulator,” as they unveiled novel classes of media that behave as metals near …