Band-gap extension of disordered 1D binary photonic crystals

Abstract We investigated optical properties of disordered one-dimensional (1D) binary photonic crystals. With proper periodic structure on average, the disordered 1D photonic crystals display high reflective charateristics from visible to infrared, which is caused by the band-gap extension due to the combining effect of Bragg reflection and light localization. Optimal design of broad band high reflectors is also suggested.

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