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Localization of optics: Quasiperiodic media.

08 Jun 1987-Physical Review Letters (American Physical Society)-Vol. 58, Iss: 23, pp 2436-2438
TL;DR: An experiment to probe the (quasi)localization of the photon is proposed, in which optical layers are constructed following the Fibonacci sequence, which has scaling with respect to the number of layers, as well as an interesting fluctuation.
Abstract: An experiment to probe the (quasi)localization of the photon is proposed, in which optical layers are constructed following the Fibonacci sequence. The transmission coefficient has a rich structure as a function of the wavelength of light and, in fact, is multifractal. For particular wavelengths for which the resonance condition is satisfied, the light propagation has scaling with respect to the number of layers, as well as an interesting fluctuation.
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TL;DR: In this article, a photonic model for quasiperiodic multilayer structures, which are built experimentally by alternating porous silicon layers with high and low refractive indices, is presented.
Abstract: Porous silicon is an efficient photo- and electro-luminescent material and represents a promising candidate for opto-electronic applications On the other hand, quasiperiodic structures have been shown to be effective media for light localization and third harmonic generation In this work, we present a photonic model for quasiperiodic multilayer structures, which are built experimentally by alternating porous silicon layers with high and low refractive indices The analysis of the light propagation through these structures is based on the transfer matrix theory The theoretical reflectance spectrum is compared with experimental data, observing a good agreement

464 citations

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TL;DR: The optical characteristics and applications of the quasicrystal, a special form of aperiodic engineered structure, are explored in this paper, where optical properties and applications are explored.
Abstract: The optical characteristics and applications of the quasicrystal, a special form of aperiodic engineered structure, are explored in this Review article.

394 citations

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TL;DR: The role of aperiodic order in different domains of science and technology from an interdisciplinary approach is discussed in this paper, where several conceptual links between quasiperiodic crystals and the hierarchical structure of biopolymers are discussed.
Abstract: In this work we consider the role of aperiodic order in different domains of science and technology from an interdisciplinary approach. To start with, we introduce some general classification schemes for aperiodic arrangements of matter. Afterwards, we review the main physical properties and possible applications of quasiperiodic crystals. Several conceptual links between quasiperiodic crystals and the hierarchical structure of biopolymers are then discussed in connection with the charge transfer properties of both biological and synthetic DNA chains. The widespread presence of Fibonacci numbers and the golden mean in different physical contexts is also discussed. Promising technological applications of aperiodic systems are finally reviewed by considering both current and potential applications. In particular, we analyse the capability of exploiting aperiodic order in the design of novel devices based on semiconductor heterostructures and dielectric multilayers.

308 citations

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Isaac Freund1
TL;DR: In this article, it was shown that a visually opaque multiply scattering optical barrier can be used as a thin lens which produces a near perfect, real, paraxial image of objects lying behind the barrier.
Abstract: It is shown theoretically that under appropriate conditions a visually opaque, multiply scattering optical barrier can be made to serve as a thin lens which produces a near perfect, real, paraxial image of objects lying behind the barrier. Preliminary experimental results are described which verify the validity of the underlying assumptions. The barrier can also be made to serve as various other types of optical instruments, such as mirrors, polarizers, optical Fourier analyzers, theodolites, etc. Thus it is now clear that multiply scattering media should no longer be considered barriers to optical propagation, but are more properly to be regarded as potential high-precision optical instruments.

289 citations

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TL;DR: A comprehensive and up-to-date review of the main physical properties (such as energy profiles, localization, scale laws, multifractal analysis, transmission spectra, transmission fingerprints, electronic structures, magnetization curves and thermodynamic properties) of the elementary excitations that can propagate in multilayered structures with constituents arranged in a quasiperiodic fashion is presented in this article.

254 citations