Abstract
We present here the experimental results from research conducted on negative refraction and focusing by a two-dimensional (2D) left-handed metamaterial (LHM) slab. By measuring the refracted electromagnetic (EM) waves from a LHM slab, we find an effective refractive index of -1.86. A 2D scanning transmission measurement technique is used to measure the intensity distribution of the EM waves that radiate from the point source. The flat lens behavior of a 2D LHM slab is demonstrated for two different point source distances of d s = 0.5λ, and λ. The full widths at half maximum of the focused beams are 0.36λ, and 0.4λ, respectively, which are both below the diffraction limit.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 8753-8759 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Optics Express |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 22 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 31 2005 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics