Evolution of Degenerate Pairs of Bound States in the Continuum With Broken Symmetry

Evolution of Degenerate Pairs of Bound States in the Continuum With Broken Symmetry

Bound states in the continuum (BICs) with exceptionally high quality factors (<inline-formula><tex-math notation="LaTeX">$Q$</tex-math></inline-formula> factors) have become focal points in photonic device research, finding applications in nonlinear enhancement, las...

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Main Authors: Wenzheng Zhao, Weimin Wang, Zhao-xian Chen, Xingsheng Luan, Jun-long Kou, Yan-qing Lu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IEEE 2024-01-01
Series:IEEE Photonics Journal
Subjects:
Bound states in the continuum
photonic crystal slabs
polarization singularities
Online Access:https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10474136/
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Summary:Bound states in the continuum (BICs) with exceptionally high quality factors (<inline-formula><tex-math notation="LaTeX">$Q$</tex-math></inline-formula> factors) have become focal points in photonic device research, finding applications in nonlinear enhancement, laser generation, sensing, and beyond. In this study, we systematically investigate the intricate relationship between the in-plane symmetry groups of photonic crystals and symmetry-protected BICs (SP-BICs) using a rigorous group theory approach. By modifying the spatial distribution of refractive indices to perturb the <inline-formula><tex-math notation="LaTeX">$C_{2}$</tex-math></inline-formula> and <inline-formula><tex-math notation="LaTeX">$C_{3}$</tex-math></inline-formula> symmetries within a <inline-formula><tex-math notation="LaTeX">$C_{6v}$</tex-math></inline-formula> photonic crystal slab, we introduce a novel method to enable precise tuning of BIC resonances, including the BIC frequency, <inline-formula><tex-math notation="LaTeX">$Q$</tex-math></inline-formula> factor, and polarization state. The proposed group theory approach and tuning mechanism establish a pioneering pathway for the design and tunability of BICs, opening avenues for the development of advanced photonic devices with tailored functionalities such as tunable lasers and optical sensors with enhanced performance.
ISSN:1943-0655

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