Herzig, H. P.Barakat, E.Yu, L.Dubey, R.2015-04-132015-04-132015-04-13201410.1109/WIO.2014.6933280https://infoscience.epfl.ch/handle/20.500.14299/113047WOS:000349465300007A novel platform suitable for fundamental investigations of light propagation through micro-and nanostructures will be discussed. This platform is based on a dielectric multilayer that sustains Bloch surface waves (BSWs). BSWs are electromagnetic surface waves excited at the interface between a truncated periodic dielectric multilayer and a surrounding media. The modification of the top surface to customize a complete 2D micro-system can be produced using e-beam writing, optical lithography or other patterning techniques. The results obtained confirm the possibility of developing a robust multilayer platform that would pave the way for integration of photonic components in photonic chips using standard wafer-scale production.micro-opticsmicrosystemBloch survace waves2D platformnanophotonicstext::conference output::conference proceedings::conference paper