Experimental probe of band structures of bilayer valley photonic crystals
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| author | Guo, Xiang-Fei Liu, Jian-Wei Chen, Hong-Xiang Shi, Fu-Long Chen, Xiao-Dong Dong, Jian-Wen |
| author_facet | Guo, Xiang-Fei Liu, Jian-Wei Chen, Hong-Xiang Shi, Fu-Long Chen, Xiao-Dong Dong, Jian-Wen |
| contents | Research on two-dimensional van der Waals materials has demonstrated that the layer degree of freedom can significantly alter the physical properties of materials due to the substantial modification of bulk bands. Inspired by this concept, layered photonic systems have been proposed and realized, revealing novel phenomena absent in their monolayer counterparts. In this work, we experimentally investigate the band structures of bilayer valley photonic crystals. Two typical structures with different stacking configurations are experimentally imaged via the near-field scanning technology, exhibiting distinct bulk band structures. Furthermore, different topological edge modes induced by distinct topology are observed, revealing that the layer degree of freedom can be regarded as a pseudospin and offer further capabilities for controlling the flow of light. Our work not only elucidates the evolution of band structures from monolayer to bilayer topological systems but also provides an experimental platform for the further exploration of bilayer topological insulators. |
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| spellingShingle | Experimental probe of band structures of bilayer valley photonic crystals Guo, Xiang-Fei Liu, Jian-Wei Chen, Hong-Xiang Shi, Fu-Long Chen, Xiao-Dong Dong, Jian-Wen Optics Research on two-dimensional van der Waals materials has demonstrated that the layer degree of freedom can significantly alter the physical properties of materials due to the substantial modification of bulk bands. Inspired by this concept, layered photonic systems have been proposed and realized, revealing novel phenomena absent in their monolayer counterparts. In this work, we experimentally investigate the band structures of bilayer valley photonic crystals. Two typical structures with different stacking configurations are experimentally imaged via the near-field scanning technology, exhibiting distinct bulk band structures. Furthermore, different topological edge modes induced by distinct topology are observed, revealing that the layer degree of freedom can be regarded as a pseudospin and offer further capabilities for controlling the flow of light. Our work not only elucidates the evolution of band structures from monolayer to bilayer topological systems but also provides an experimental platform for the further exploration of bilayer topological insulators. |
| title | Experimental probe of band structures of bilayer valley photonic crystals |
| topic | Optics |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2411.11381 |