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Illusion optics: The optical transformation of an object into another object

Optics 2009-10-26 v1

Abstract

We propose to use transformation optics to generate a general illusion such that an arbitrary object appears to be like some other object of our choice. This is achieved by using a remote device that transforms the scattered light outside a virtual boundary into that of the object chosen for the illusion, regardless of the profile of the incident wave. This type of illusion device also enables people to see through walls. Our work extends the concept of cloaking as a special form of illusion to the wider realm of illusion optics.

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@article{arxiv.0905.1484,
  title  = {Illusion optics: The optical transformation of an object into another object},
  author = {Yun Lai and Jack Ng and HuanYang Chen and DeZhuan Han and JunJun Xiao and Zhao- Qing Zhang and C. T. Chan},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0905.1484},
  year   = {2009}
}

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Including a paper and its auxiliary material

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