Scattering matrix of the boundary of a nonlocal metamaterial
| Title | Scattering matrix of the boundary of a nonlocal metamaterial |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2012 |
| Authors | Fietz C, Soukoulis CM |
| Journal Title | Physical Review B |
| Volume | 86 |
| Pages | 085146 |
| Date Published | 08 |
| Type of Article | Article |
| ISBN Number | 1098-0121 |
| Accession Number | WOS:000308128500001 |
| Keywords | parameters |
| Abstract | We present a simple model of the interface between a local homogeneous medium and a potentially nonlocal metamaterial/photonic crystal. This model allows us to calculate the scattering matrix elements of the interface for a plane wave of light normally incident upon the interface from either direction. The resulting scattering matrix provides insight into the non-Maxwellian boundary conditions present at the interface between a homogeneous medium and a metamaterial/photonic crystal with strong spatial dispersion. We present the model mathematically. As an example, the model is used to calculate the scattering matrix of the interface between vacuum and a simple photonic crystal. Several tests of the calculated scattering matrix elements are presented. Finally, we used the results of the scattering model to postulate possible forms for the non-Maxwellian boundary conditions. |
| URL | <Go to ISI>://WOS:000308128500001 |
| DOI | 10.1103/PhysRevB.86.085146 |
| Alternate Journal | Phys. Rev. B |
