Photonic crystals can manipulate the flow of light, making them attractive materials for new types of optical components. The ability to tune the optical properties of a photonic crystal over femotosecond timescales adds to their technological appeal.
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Forchel, A. Switching light with light. Nature Mater 2, 13–14 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1038/nmat801
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