Abstract
The spontaneous emission rate of an optical probe atom is strongly dependent on its optical environment. This concept is well known in one-dimensional geometries, e.g. for an atom placed near a mirror, a dielectric interface, or in a microcavity.1,2,3,4,5,6 With the recent development of two- and three-dimensional photonic crystals it becomes possible to tailor optical modes and the local optical density-of-states (DOS) to a much greater extent. Large effects on the spontaneous emission rate of optical probe ions are expected in these materials.
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De Dood, M.J.A. et al. (2001). 1, 2 and 3 Dimensional Photonic Materials Made Using Ion Beams: Fabrication and Optical Density-of-States. In: Soukoulis, C.M. (eds) Photonic Crystals and Light Localization in the 21st Century. NATO Science Series, vol 563. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-0738-2_40
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