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July 25th, 2003

Carving a path for light

Abstract:
Using photonic crystals for chip-scale photonic and optoelectronic technology depends on the ability to pattern these materials with defects in which light can propagate. That can be done using laser beams to 'rewrite' the material's atomic-scale structure.

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* Nature

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