Waveguide Photonic limiters based on topologically protected resonant modes
Résumé
We propose a concept of chiral photonic limiters utilizing topologically protected localized midgap defect states in a photonic waveguide. The chiral symmetry alleviates the effects of structural imperfections and guarantees a high level of resonant transmission for low intensity radiation. At high intensity, the light-induced absorption can suppress the localized modes, along with the resonant transmission. In this case the entire photonic structure becomes highly reflective within a broad frequency range, thus increasing dramatically the damage threshold of the limiter. Here we demonstrate experimentally the loss-induced reflection principle of operation which is at the heart of reflective photonic limiters using a waveguide consisting of coupled dielectric microwave resonators.
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