Exploring Fischer Koch S as a Photonic Crystal
By Srimaye Peddinti
Photonic crystals are nanomaterials with periodic refractive indices. Their periodic properties create photonic band gaps, which prohibit certain wavelengths from propagating through the material, such that it iridesces a specific range of colors when exposed to light. Recently, triply periodic minimal surfaces (TPMS) have been targeted as viable candidates for photonic crystal applications. This research aims to explore a specific TPMS, the Fischer Koch S structure, and establish its candidacy as a photonic crystal. The main goal of this research is to further the field of photonics and potentially create more responsive photonic devices.