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Approaches to Three-Dimensional Transformation Optical Media Using Quasi-Conformal Coordinate Transformations

Optics 2013-05-29 v1

Abstract

We introduce an approach to the design of three-dimensional transformation optical (TO) media based on a generalized quasi-conformal mapping approach. The generalized quasi-conformal TO (QCTO) approach enables the design of media that can, in principle, be broadband and low-loss, while controlling the propagation of waves with arbitrary angles of incidence and polarization. We illustrate the method in the design of a three-dimensional "carpet" ground plane cloak and of a flattened Luneburg lens. Ray-trace studies provide a confirmation of the performance of the QCTO media, while also revealing the limited performance of index-only versions of these devices.

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@article{arxiv.1007.4363,
  title  = {Approaches to Three-Dimensional Transformation Optical Media Using Quasi-Conformal Coordinate Transformations},
  author = {N. I. Landy and N. Kundtz and D. R. Smith},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1007.4363},
  year   = {2013}
}
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