Modeling and optimization of photonic crystal devices based on transformation optics method

Abstract

In this paper, we propose a method for designing Photonic Crystal (PhC) devices that consist of dielectric rods with varying size. In the proposed design method, PhC devices are modeled with the Transformation Optics (TO) approach, and then they are optimized using the gradient method. By applying the TO technique, the original device model is transformed into an equivalent model that consists of uniform and fixed-sized rods, with parameterized permittivity and permeability distributions. Therefore, mesh refinement around small rods can be avoided, and PhC devices can be simulated more efficiently. In addition, gradient of the optimization object function is calculated with the Adjoint-Variable Method (AVM), which is very efficient for optimizing devices subject to multiple design variables. The proposed method opens up a new avenue to design and optimize a variety of photonic devices for optical computing and information processing.