Document Type

Conference Paper

Publication Date

8-2003

Publication Source

Proceedings of SPIE: Wave Optics and Photonic Devices for Optical Information Processing II

Abstract

The problem of EM wave propagation in non-reciprocal chiral media has been studied by several investigators. In a recent approach, a dual-transform technique has been developed to study the problem of such propagation under paraxial and slow-envelope variation conditions.

In this paper, we first outline some of the results obtained using the dual transform technique for arbitrary boundary conditions within the left boundary of a semi-infinite, non-reciprocal chiral medium for a uniform plane wave, and a fundamental Gaussian-profiled beam. Next, we explore the problem of a uniform EM wave incident at an oblique angle at an interface between a reciprocal, non-chiral medium and a non-reciprocal, chiral medium.

To carry out the calculations, the appropriate Maxwell's equations are examined together with the necessary boundary conditions, and reflection and transmission coefficients are derived for both parallel and perpendicular polarizations. The results are first tested for convergence in the reciprocal, non-chiral limit, and also for their physical implications under varying interfacial conditions.

Inclusive pages

22-32

ISBN/ISSN

0277-786X

Document Version

Published Version

Comments

This document is provided for download in compliance with the publisher's policy on self-archiving. Permission documentation is on file.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.507554

Publisher

Society of Photo-optical Instrumentation Engineers

Place of Publication

San Diego, CA

Volume

5181

Peer Reviewed

yes


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