Simulation and Analysis of Optical Density in a One-Dimensional Photonic Crystal Containing Silica and Zirconia Layers on a Polycarbonate Substrate

Rahimi, Hadi; Heshmati, Ahmad

doi:10.30473/jphys.2025.74502.1240

Document Type : Research

Authors

Hadi Rahimi ¹
Ahmad Heshmati ²

¹ Associate Professor, Department of Physics, Shabestar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shabestar, Iran.

² Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, Shabestar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shabestar, Iran.

https://doi.org/10.30473/jphys.2025.74502.1240

Abstract

This study investigates the optical density in a one-dimensional photonic crystal structure composed of alternating layers of silica and zirconia deposited on a polycarbonate substrate. The analysis employs the transfer matrix method to evaluate transmission spectra of both transverse electric and transverse magnetic polarizations. Within the 400-1600 nm spectral range, the structure exhibits a photonic bandgap spanning 750-1200 nm. The results show that the edges of this band gap are shifted towards shorter wavelengths in both transverse electric and transverse magnetic polarizations with increasing angle of incidence. Also, we observed distinct polarization-dependent behavior: optical density gradually increases with angle for TE polarization while decreasing for TM polarization. The lower the transmittance corresponds the higher the optical density, and vice versa. These findings can be used in spectroscopic analysis, optical sensing technologies, advanced optical window design, and radiation shielding applications, etc.

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Quarterly Journal of Optoelectronic

Simulation and Analysis of Optical Density in a One-Dimensional Photonic Crystal Containing Silica and Zirconia Layers on a Polycarbonate Substrate

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Volume 8, Issue 3 - Serial Number 24
May 2026
Pages 25-30

Simulation and Analysis of Optical Density in a One-Dimensional Photonic Crystal Containing Silica and Zirconia Layers on a Polycarbonate Substrate

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Volume 8, Issue 3 - Serial Number 24May 2026Pages 25-30

Volume 8, Issue 3 - Serial Number 24
May 2026
Pages 25-30