Finite-difference time-domain studies of low-frequency stop band in superconductor-dielectric superlattice

Abstract

The transmission coefficients of electromagnetic (EM) waves due to a superconductor-dielectric superlattice are numerically calculated. Shift operator finite difference time domain (SO-FDTD) method is used in the analysis. By using the SO-FDTD method, the transmission spectrum is obtained and its characteristics are investigated for different thicknesses of superconductor layers and dielectric layers, from which a stop band starting from zero frequency can be apparently observed. The relation between this low-frequency stop band and relative temperature, and also the London penetration depth at a superconductor temperature of zero degree are discussed, separately. The low-frequency stop band properties of superconductor-dielectric superlattice thus are well disclosed. © 2010 Chinese Physical Society and IOP Publishing Ltd.