The Fourth Quadrant in the epsilon, mu Plane: A New Frontier in Optics
| Title | The Fourth Quadrant in the epsilon, mu Plane: A New Frontier in Optics |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2009 |
| Authors | Economou EN, Kafesaki M, Soukoulis CM, Koschny T |
| Journal Title | Journal of Computational and Theoretical Nanoscience |
| Volume | 6 |
| Pages | 1827-1836 |
| Date Published | 08/01 |
| ISBN Number | 1546-1955 |
| Accession Number | ISI:000269887100007 |
| Keywords | diffraction limit, frequencies, hyperlens, left-handed materials, metamaterials, negative refractive index, negative refractive-index, permeability, permittivity, split-ring resonators |
| Abstract | We review and analyze some of the novel and unique characteristics of the electromagnetic wave propagation in materials of both negative electrical permittivity and magnetic permeability, known as left-handed materials. Main steps and recent developments towards the realization and exploitation of such materials are described, while emphasis is given to the attempts for "extension" of left-handed materials towards the optical regime. There, some of the main advances and challenges are analyzed and discussed. |
| URL | <Go to ISI>://000269887100007 |
| DOI | 10.1166/Jctn.2009.1245 |
