Abstract: We introduce periodic photonic structures where the strength of diffraction can be managed in a very broad frequency range. We show how to design arrays of curved waveguides where light beams experience wavelength-independent normal, anomalous, or zero diffraction. Our results suggest opportunities for efficient self-collimation, focusing, and reshaping of beams produced by white-light and supercontinuum sources. We also predict a possibility of multicolor Talbot effect, which is not possible in free space or conventional photonic lattices.

Keywords: superprism phenomena; optical-fibers; wave-guides; crystals; generation

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