Photonic Crystal and Photonic Bandgap Structures for Light Extraction and Emission Control

De La Rue, R.M. (2008) Photonic Crystal and Photonic Bandgap Structures for Light Extraction and Emission Control. In: Sibilia, C., Benson, T.M., Marciniak, M. and Szoplik, T. (eds.) Photonic Crystals: Physics and Technology. Springer- Verlag: Italy, pp. 131-147. ISBN 8847008433 (doi: 10.1007/978-88-470-0844-1_8)

Abstract

Research into photonic crystal (PhC) and photonic band-gap (PBG) structures has been motivated, from the start, by their possible use in controlling, modifying and enhancing the light emission process from high refractive index solid materials. This chapter considers the possible role of such structures when incorporated into semiconductor diode based light-emitting devices. Both light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and lasers will be considered. In order to provide a proper framework for discussion and analysis, space is devoted to the historical development of III–V semiconductor based LEDs — and to competing alternative approaches that have been demonstrated for enhanced light extraction. The possible advantages of photonic quasi-crystal (PQC) structures over regularly periodic photon crystal structures for advanced LED designs are also considered. Photonic crystal structures potentially provide major enhancements in the performance of laser diodes (LDs) — and progress towards this performance enhancement will be reviewed.

• Item Type: Book Sections
• Keywords: PHOTONIC CRYSTALS photonic crystal BANDGAP LIGHT EMISSION
• Status: Published
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: De La Rue, Professor Richard
• Authors: De La Rue, R.M.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering
• Publisher: Springer- Verlag
• ISBN: 8847008433