Broadband super-collimation in a hybrid photonic crystal structure

We propose a two dimensional (2D) photonic crystal (PhC) structure that supports super-collimation over a large frequency range ( over 4 times that of a traditional square lattice of holes). We theoretically and numerically investigate the collimation mechanism in our 2D structure, in comparison to that of two other frequently used related PhC structures. We also point out the potential importance of our proposed structure in the design of super-collimation-based devices for both monochromatic and polychromatic light. (C) 2009 Optical Society of America