Switching light with light
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Photonic crystals can manipulate the flow of light, making them attractive materials for new types of optical components. The ability to tune the optical properties of a photonic crystal over femotosecond timescales adds to their technological appeal.
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OpenAlex topics: Photonic Crystals and Applications · Photonic and Optical Devices · Slime Mold and Myxomycetes Research
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