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Efficient light emission by a three-dimensional, all-metallic photonic crystal and its energy consequences

Lin, Shawn-Yu L.; Fleming, J.G.

A review is given on the recent progress in three-dimensional (3D) all-metallic photonic-crystals in the near- and mid-infrared wavelengths. Results of optical spectroscopy of the sample will be described. Unique light emission characteristics at a narrow band from the photonic-crystal will also be presented. This new class of 3D all-metallic photonic-crystal is promising for thermal photo-voltaic power generation and for lighting application.