A 2-dimensional gradual period photonic heterostructure possessing omnidirectional band gap in visible range made by holography

Abstract

A 2-dimensional gradual period photonic heterostructure was made with holography by use of non-uniform swelling effect of dichromated gelatin during processing. In this structure, the symmetric point group of triangle lattice was debased to C 2 V from C 6 V . Theoretical analysis and experimental results show that omnidirectional band gap in visible range can be achieved with this kind of heterostructure made by low refractive index materials.