Abstract
We show that a photonic crystal film can emit coherent thermal radiation. We demonstrate the key role of leaky waves existing at the interface air-photonic crystal. The frequency and direction of emission depend on the lattice parameters. This paves the way towards the design of coherent infrared antennas.
© 2006 Optical Society of America
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