Figure 1 (IMAGE) Tohoku University Caption A conceptual image of the distorted photonic crystal and photonic crystal. Credit K. Kitamura et.al. Usage Restrictions Reporters may use freely these materials in news coverage with appropriate credit information. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.