We directly observe the states of topological photonic crystals at telecom wavelengths. Using the states’ intrinsic radiation, we measure dispersion, loss, pseudospin, and spin-spin scattering. We image spin-selective unidirectional propagation around sharp corners and junctions.

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doi.org/10.1364/CLEO_AT.2019.JM2B.2
Photonic Forces

Parappurath, N., Alpeggiani, F., Kuipers, K.& Verhagen, E. (2019, May 5). Direct Observation of Topological Edge States in Silicon Photonic Crystals. CLEO: Applications and Technology, Paper JM2B. 2.https://doi.org/10.1364/CLEO_AT.2019.JM2B.2