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Strong localization of photons in certain disordered dielectric superlattices

Sajeev John
Phys. Rev. Lett. 58, 2486 – Published 8 June 1987
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Abstract

A new mechanism for strong Anderson localization of photons in carefully prepared disordered dielectric superlattices with an everywhere real positive dielectric constant is described. In three dimensions, two photon mobility edges separate high- and low-frequency extended states from an intermediate-frequency pseudogap of localized states arising from remnant geometric Bragg resonances. Experimentally observable consequences are discussed.

  • Received 5 March 1987

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.58.2486

©1987 American Physical Society

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Sajeev John

  • Department of Physics, Jadwin Hall, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey 08544

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Vol. 58, Iss. 23 — 8 June 1987

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