Design and error analysis of adjustable reflection-type magneto-optical photonic crystals for optical isolator application

摘要

We have performed a theoretical study on the case of reflection-type one-dimensional magnetophotonic crystals (MPCs) to establish a practical magneto-optical isolator (MOI). We have introduced thin MPC structures with concurrent high reflectance and large Kerr rotation for oblique incidence, and with the capability of being adjusted to perfect MOIs. It has been shown that the adjustment technique can also provide a framework for establishment of MPCs which are stable against fabrication and setup errors.