Chapter 6

Slow Light for Sensing

Michael A. Fiddy

Abstract

Both patterned periodic or random structures can exhibit large slow down factors associated with large field enhancements. These properties can be exploited to good effect for a variety of sensing functions. We describe here some basic mechanisms responsible for these effects and discuss their use. Some experimental results are reported using porous form-birefringent super-lattice structures which can be scaled in size for use from microwave to optical frequencies.

Total Pages: 118-134 (17)

Purchase Chapter  Book Details