Two-dimensional photonic crystals are structures that have a periodic arrangement of dielectric materials in two dimensions, affecting the propagation of electromagnetic waves. These crystals manipulate light at specific wavelengths, creating photonic band gaps where certain frequencies cannot propagate, similar to how semiconductors control electron flow. They play a crucial role in active metamaterials by enabling devices that can control and manipulate light in innovative ways.
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