Finite-Element Method Simulations of High-Q Nanocavities with 1D Photonic Bandgap

TL;DR

This paper presents numerical simulations of high-quality factor nanocavities with one-dimensional photonic bandgaps using finite-element methods, advancing the understanding of optical resonances in microcavities.

Contribution

It introduces a finite-element simulation approach to analyze high-Q nanocavities with 1D photonic bandgaps, providing detailed insights into their optical properties.

Findings

High-Q resonances are effectively simulated using finite-element methods.

The study demonstrates the potential for designing efficient nanocavities with specific optical characteristics.

Numerical results align well with theoretical expectations for photonic bandgap structures.

Abstract

High-Q optical resonances in photonic microcavities are investigated numerically using a time-harmonic finite-element method.