Multi-scale Modelling and Simulation of Self-assembling Photonic Crystals

通过使用带隙和引入的缺陷态，光子晶体提供了塑造和塑造光流动的机会。成功地以可控和大规模的方式制造具有完全带隙的3D光子晶体将给信息和电信行业带来革命性的变化。这一能力将为澳大利亚在这一前沿技术的前沿提供重要的利基机会。它建立在澳大利亚在材料科学、光子学和信息通信技术方面的既定实力基础上。该项目开发的数学模型、模拟平台和制造方法也将适用于制造其他高度结构的功能材料。

By using bandgaps and introduced defect states, photonic crystals provide the opportunities to shape and mould the flow of light. A success in fabricating 3D photonic crystals with complete bandgaps in a controllable and large-scale fashion will revolutionise the information & telecommunication industry. This ability will provide Australia with a significant niche opportunity at the leading edge of this frontier technology. It builds on Australia's established strength in material science, photonics, and information & communication technology. The mathematical models, simulation platform, and fabrication methods developed in this project will also be applicable to creating other highly-structured, functional materials.