Mikael RechtsmanPhysics Department, Penn State University Tile: Two experiments on aperiodic photonic crystals Abstract: Photonic crystals — transparent periodic dielectric structures — have been called "semiconductors for light" in the sense that photons propagate through them much as electrons propagate through crystalline solids. In the first part of my talk, he will show how straining a photonic crystal can make photons …
Events at UCFJoin us to celebrate 40 years of CREOL! This two-day symposium will bring together faculty, alumni, students, industry partners and friends of CREOL to reflect on the college’s history, recognize the people and accomplishments that have shaped its success, and explore the future of optics and photonics. Event highlights will include: Presentations and discussions featuring distinguished speakers, faculty, alumni and …
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