Nonlocal Transformation Optics

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Castaldi, Giuseppe
Galdi, Vincenzo
Alù, Andrea
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We show that the powerful framework of transformation optics may be exploited for engineering the nonlocal response of artificial electromagnetic materials. Relying on the form-invariant properties of coordinate-transformed Maxwell’s equations in the spectral domain, we derive the general constitutive “blueprints” of transformation media yielding prescribed nonlocal field-manipulation effects and provide a physically incisive and powerful geometrical interpretation in terms of deformation of the equifrequency contours. In order to illustrate the potentials of our approach, we present an example of application to a wave-splitting refraction scenario, which may be implemented via a simple class of artificial materials. Our results provide a systematic and versatile framework which may open intriguing venues in dispersion engineering of artificial materials.

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2012-02-10
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Castaldi, G., Galdi, V., Alù, A., & Engheta, N. (2012). Nonlocal Transformation Optics. Physical Review Letters, 108(6), 063902. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.108.063902 © 2012 American Physical Society
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