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Controlling Electromagnetic Fields at Boundaries of Arbitrary Geometries

Optics 2016-08-17 v1

Abstract

Rapid developments in the emerging field of stretchable and conformable photonics necessitate analytical expressions for boundary conditions at metasurfaces of arbitrary geometries. Here, we introduce the concept of conformal boundary optics: a design theory that determines the optical response for designer input and output fields at such interfaces. Given any object, we can realise coatings to achieve exotic effects like optical illusions and anomalous diffraction behaviour. This approach is relevant to a broad range of applications from conventional refractive optics to the design of the next-generation of wearable optical components. This concept can be generalized to other fields of research where designer interfaces with nontrivial geometries are encountered.

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@article{arxiv.1509.06175,
  title  = {Controlling Electromagnetic Fields at Boundaries of Arbitrary Geometries},
  author = {Jonathon Yi Han Teo and Liang Jie Wong and Carlo Molardi and Patrice Genevet},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1509.06175},
  year   = {2016}
}
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