title: Thermal emission and design in 2D-periodic metallic photonic crystal slabs.
abstract: We present a useful framework within which we can understand some of the physical phenomena that drive thermal emission in 2D-periodic metallic photonic crystal slabs, emphasizing phenomenology and physical intuition. Through detailed numerical calculations for these systems, we find that periodicity plays a key role in determining the types of physical phenomena that can be excited. We identify two structures as good candidates for thermal design, and conclude with a discussion of how the emissive properties of these systems can be tailored to our needs.
authors.forename: David L C
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Chan
authors.forename: Marin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Soljacić
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Joannopoulos