Homogeneous transparent device and its layered realization

• 来源期刊: 中国物理B（英文版）
• 关键词: transformation optics transparent device metamaterials effective medium theory
• 年，卷（期）: 2018,（12）
• 页码范围: 293-302
• 页数: 10页
• 语种: 英文
• DOI: 10.1088/1674-1056/27/12/124101

摘要

Arbitrarily shaped electromagnetic transparent devices with homogeneous, non-negative, anisotropic and generic con-stitutive parameters are proposed based on linear transformation optics, which provides the flexibility for device design that is applicable for the practical fabrication. To remove the anisotropic property, a layered structure is developed based on ef-fective medium theory. Simulation results show that with sufficient layers, the performance of the layered transparent device is nearly as perfect as an ideal device, and it is able to protect an antenna without sacrificing its performance. The feasibility of designing a transparent device by using natural isotropic materials instead of metamaterials would dramatically reduce the difficulty of fabrication and further promote the practicality of the device.