Photonic time crystals: a materials perspective [Invited]
Soham Saha, Ohad Segal, Colton Fruhling, Eran Lustig, Mordechai Segev, Alexandra Boltasseva, Vladimir M. Shalaev
Abstract
Recent advances in ultrafast, large-modulation photonic materials have opened the door to many new areas of research. One specific example is the exciting prospect of photonic time crystals. In this perspective, we outline the most recent material advances that are promising candidates for photonic time crystals. We discuss their merit in terms of modulation speed and depth. We also investigate the challenges yet to be faced and provide our estimation on possible roads to success.
Topics & Concepts
PhotonicsPhotonic crystalPerspective (graphical)Figure of meritModulation (music)OpticsUltrashort pulseComputer scienceMaterials scienceNanotechnologyPhysicsLaserAcousticsArtificial intelligenceNeural Networks and Reservoir ComputingRandom lasers and scattering mediaPhotonic Crystals and Applications