Papers by Keyword: Left-Handedness

Abstract: We propose a scheme for realizing negative refractive index in a multilevel atomic system. The theoretical modeling has been done using density matrix approach in which the spontaneously generated coherence (SGC) is also induced. It is shown that the negative refractive index can be obtained on the effect of quantum coherence. The parameters () quantifying left-handedness in the system become more negative if the SGC is defined in the appropriate value. Furthermore, left-handed material with reduced absorption is possible by choosing appropriate parameters.

Abstract: Study of the refraction and rightness effects in 2D Archimedean lattice photonic crystals is presented. A special emphasis is placed on possibilities of negative refraction and left-handedness in these structures. Besides the familiar Archimedean lattices like square, triangular, honeycomb and Kagome ones, we consider also, the less known 32,4,3,4 (ladybug) and 3,4,6,4 (honeycombring) structures. This involves the calculations of band structures, band-gap maps, equifrequency contours, FDTD simulations of electromagnetic propagation through the structures, as well as an experimental verification of negative refraction at microwaves.