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Synthetic dimension in photonics

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: The physics of a photonic structure is commonly described in terms of its apparent geometric dimensionality. On the other hand, with the concept of synthetic dimension, it is in fact possible to explore physics in a space with a dimensionality that is higher as compared to the apparent geometrical dimensionality of the structures. In this review, we discuss the basic concepts of synthetic dimension in photonics, and highlighting the various approaches towards demonstrating such synthetic dimension for fundamental physics and potential applications.

Source: Optica

DOI: 10.1364/optica.5.001396

Authors: Luqi Yuan, Qian Lin, Meng Xiao, Shanhui Fan

Language: English

Topic: Photonic Crystals and Applications

Subfield: Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,208

Funders: National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Defense, Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems, Air Force Office of Scientific Research

Awards: G141315342, NON-RECIPROCAL PHOTONIC GAUGE POTENTIAL AND NON-EQUILIBRIUM THERMAL METAPHOTONICS FOR THE CONTROL OF LIGHT AND HEAT, EFRI NewLAW: New frontiers for topologically-protected propagation of light, sound, elastic and mechanical waves