The optimal structure of two dimensional photonic crystals with the large absolute band gap

Abstract

This paper reports a new designed square lattice GaAs structure of two-dimensional photonic crystals with absolute band gap approach to 0.1623 (2πc/a), where a is the period of the square lattice. The optimal structure is obtained by combining the Geometry Projection Method and Finite Element Method. Both gradient information and symmetric control points are introduced to reduce the calculation cost. For benefit to the fabrication in reality, the structure is simplified by the combination of triangle and rectangular geometry. Through parameter optimization, the absolute band gap of the new structure is improved to 0.1735 (2πc/a), which is much larger than those reported before. The new PC structure is convenient and stab for fabrication, and may be found applications in the future optical devices.