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Transformation optics, isotropic chiral media, and non-Riemannian geometry

Authors :
Horsley, S. A. R.
Source :
New J. Phys. 13 053053 (2011)
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The geometrical interpretation of electromagnetism in transparent media (transformation optics) is extended to include media with isotropic, inhomogeneous, chirality. It is found that such media may be described through introducing the non-Riemannian geometrical property of torsion into the Maxwell equations, and shown how such an interpretation may be applied to the design of optical devices.<br />Comment: 11 pages, 2 figures

Subjects

Subjects :
Physics - Optics

Details

Database :
arXiv
Journal :
New J. Phys. 13 053053 (2011)
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
edsarx.1101.1755
Document Type :
Working Paper
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1088/1367-2630/13/5/053053