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Self-Assembly Approaches to Three-Dimensional Photonic Crystals
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Optical MaterialsQuantum PhotonicsEngineeringPhotonic CrystalsProgrammable PhotonicsOptical PropertiesComplete BandgapNanophotonicsMaterials SciencePhotonicsPhysicsThree-dimensional Photonic CrystalsPhotonic MaterialsOptical CeramicPhotonic DeviceCrystallographySelf-assemblyApplied PhysicsPhotonic BandgapPeriodic StructureOptoelectronics
A brief review of the historical development of photonic bandgap (PBG) materials is provided and the fabrication methods employed are discussed with emphasis on self-assembly processes. The factors influencing the generation of a complete bandgap, from both an experimental and a calculational standpoint are then presented and discussed. The Figure shows a diamond-like 3D periodic structure.