Frozen light
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Electromagnetism is a mediator of all interactions i atomic physics, however Diederik Wiersma and colleagues have shown that light can be made to stand still by multiple scattering and wave interference. The discovery will lead to applications i optical data processing, laser physic and spectroscopy. Samples of the semiconductor gallium arsenide were ground to a fine powder, and in the experiment photons experienced strong interference effects, impeding diffusion.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1997
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Large-scale synthesis of a silicon photonic crystal with a complete three-dimensional bandgap near 1.5 micrometres
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The description of single crystals of silicon inverse opal with a complete three-dimensional photonic bandgap centred on 1.46 micro-m is presented. These crystals were produced by growing silicon inside the voids of an opal template of close-packed silica spheres that are linked by small 'necks' arising during sintering.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2000
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On-chip natural assembly of silicon photonic bandgap crystals
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The assembly of a thin layer of colloidal spheres on a silicon substrate achieves planar, single-crystalline silicon photonic crystals with low defect densities.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2001
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