Transformation optics using finite-difference time-domain method

Prerak Dhawan, B. S. Paradkar

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Abstract

Propagation of electromagnetic (EM) wave through a meta-material having anisotropic permittivity and permeability tensors is simulated through Finite Difference Time Domain (FDTD) simulations using a technique of transformation optics. Details of the algorithm used in the simulation are given here. Using the simulation code developed, a two-dimensional dual-purpose polarization-sensitive meta-material is designed and demonstrated. Such a material can perform two independent tasks simultaneously for Transverse Electric (TE) and Transverse Magnetic (TM) polarization. All-dielectric design for TM polarization is also proposed and demonstrated to reduce the constrains on physical realization of such materials.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPhotonic and Phononic Properties of Engineered Nanostructures IX
EditorsShawn-Yu Lin, Axel Scherer, Ali Adibi
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510624962
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01-01-2019
Externally publishedYes
EventPhotonic and Phononic Properties of Engineered Nanostructures IX 2019 - San Francisco, United States
Duration: 04-02-201907-02-2019

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume10927
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

ConferencePhotonic and Phononic Properties of Engineered Nanostructures IX 2019
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco
Period04-02-1907-02-19

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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