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Optics Express

  • Editor: C. Martijn de Sterke
  • Vol. 18, Iss. 16 — Aug. 2, 2010
  • pp: 17273–17279

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Arbitrary waveguide connector based on embedded optical transformation

Kuang Zhang, Qun Wu, Fan-Yi Meng, and Le-Wei Li  »View Author Affiliations


Optics Express, Vol. 18, Issue 16, pp. 17273-17279 (2010)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/OE.18.017273


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Abstract

Arbitrary connector for waveguides of different cross sections is proposed and designed theoretically based on the embedded optical transformation theory. First, the general expressions of constitutive tensors of the metamaterials filled in the connector are derived. Second, there are some full-wave simulations that validate the constitutive tensors derived. The results show that the connector with metamaterials inclusions with designed constitutive parameters can fulfill the reflectionless transmission of electromagnetic waves between waveguides of different cross sections. Finally, connectors of several forms are investigated parametrically, and two sets of constitutive tensors that can be physically achieved by existing metamaterials are gotten. It is believed that this study provides a feasible way to fulfill the efficient transmission of electromagnetic waves between waveguides of different cross sections.

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OCIS Codes
(160.1190) Materials : Anisotropic optical materials
(230.0230) Optical devices : Optical devices
(260.2110) Physical optics : Electromagnetic optics
(160.3918) Materials : Metamaterials
(260.2710) Physical optics : Inhomogeneous optical media

ToC Category:
Physical Optics

History
Original Manuscript: June 15, 2010
Revised Manuscript: July 19, 2010
Manuscript Accepted: July 19, 2010
Published: July 29, 2010

Citation
Kuang Zhang, Qun Wu, Fan-Yi Meng, and Le-Wei Li, "Arbitrary waveguide connector based on embedded optical transformation," Opt. Express 18, 17273-17279 (2010)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/oe/abstract.cfm?URI=oe-18-16-17273


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