CALL FOR WRITTEN PAPERS

Electromagnetic Crystal Structures,
Design, Synthesis & Applications

Special October 1999 Issue of:
IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques

Editorial Committee:
Axel Scherer, Caltech
Eli Yablonovitch, UCLA
Henry Everitt, US Army Research Office,
Aiden Higgins, Rockwell Science Center.

    A new paradigm has emerged, in which the band structure concepts of solid state physics are applied to Electromagnetics. This has led to a profusion of scientific creativity as new forms of electromagnetic crystal structures are invented for radio and microwaves as well as for optical wavelengths. These new structures are inspired by the 3-d geometry of both natural crystals, and those artificial crystals which can arise only in the human imagination.

    These artificial electromagnetic crystals (also known as photonic crystals), are impacting the diverse domains of electromagnetics, extending from radio waves to optical wavelengths. They are bringing together under a common umbrella scientists in the fields of Classical Electromagnetics, Solid State Band theory, semiconductor device Physics, Quantum Optics, Nano-structures, and Materials Science.

Papers are solicited in all areas of Electromagnetic and Photonic Crystal Research, not limited to the following list:

1. Radio and microwave antenna structures, phase array antennas, and quasi-optical microwave arrays, passive milli-meter wave filters and active rf devices.
2. Photonic crystal integrated circuits and integrated optic subsystems.
3. Optical nano-cavities much smaller than vertical cavity lasers, with either enhancement or inhibition of spontaneous emission, in both high and low Q electromagnetic resonators.
4. Quantum optical electromagnetic cavity effects, including cavity polaritons, strong coupling, and possible application to light emitting diodes and quantum state entanglement.
5. Fabrication of microscopic and sub-microscopic photonic crystals.
6. Sound wave based or Sonic Bandgap materials, acoustic artificial crystal structures which could impact sonar.

Manuscripts should be sent by March 15, 1999 to:

    This special issue can be regarded as a sequel to the highly successful special issue, February 1993 Journal of the Optical Society B, entitled "Development and Applications of Materials Exhibiting Photonic Band Gaps". The papers in that issue had high visibility and recognition. That special issue became a handbook for the growth and evolution of photonic crystal science. We anticipate that with the increased participation of Electromagnetic Theorists and Microwave Engineers, this special issue will have the opportunity to explore new domains of electromagnetic crystal concepts and applications. The manuscripts will be refereed in the normal manner and will fulfil all requirements for peer review.

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