Photonic crystals for the application to spectrometers and wavelength filters

Abstract

This paper reviews the application of photonic crystals (PhCs) and related periodic structures to spectrometers and wavelength filters. In the first half of the paper in-plane type spectrometers utilizing superprism effect are reviewed. In the latter half out-of-plane and surface-normal type devices, where guided mode resonance (GMR) plays a center role, are described. Finally, Bragg reflection type wavelength filters are dealt with.