Photonic Crystals and Nanoscale Light–Matter Interactions
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Photonic Crystals, Nanoscale Light–Matter Interaction, Band Gap Engineering, NanophotonicsAbstract
Photonic crystals (PhCs) are periodic optical nanostructures that manipulate the propagation of light, enabling novel control of electromagnetic waves at sub-wavelength scales. These systems exhibit photonic band gaps, slow-light phenomena, and enhanced light–matter interactions, making them ideal for applications in optical communication, sensing, and quantum
technologies. This article reviews theoretical models, experimental fabrication techniques, and computational approaches for PhCs. Two graphical analyses illustrate band structure engineering and nanoscale field confinement. Understanding PhCs provides insights into the design of nanophotonic devices, manipulation of spontaneous emission, and integration with quantum
emitters.
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