Surface-emitting channel drop filters using single defects in two-dimensional photonic crystal slabs

Abstract

We report a theoretical analysis of trapping and emission of photons by a single defect in a two-dimensional photonic crystal slab. We show that the tuning of emission wavelength is possible by selecting appropriate geometry of structure while keeping the emission efficiency maximal. The results suggest the possibility of applying it to ultra-small channel add/drop device in wavelength division multiplexed optical communications.