Left-handed propagation media via photonic crystal and metamaterials

T. Decoopman (1) , T. Crepin (1) , M. Perrin (1) , S. Fasquel (1) , A. Marteau (1) , X. Melique (1) , Eric Lheurette (1) , O. Vanbesien (1) , D. Lippens (1)

1 IEMN - Institut d’Électronique, de Microélectronique et de Nanotechnologie - UMR 8520

We review the electromagnetic properties of artificial structures such as photonic band gap materials (Electromagnetic Band Gap at microwaves) and metamaterials with main emphasis on backward (left-handed) propagation media. We consider free space and guiding structures by showing how the interaction of the electromagnetic wave with periodic dielectric (PBGs) and double negative metallic structures (DNGs) yields a negative refractive index. Some of the potential applications in connection with negative index media are briefly discussed such as focusing for a flat lens and phase advance for a left handed transmission line.

Domaines: Sciences de l'ingénieur [physics]

T. Decoopman, T. Crepin, M. Perrin, S. Fasquel, A. Marteau, et al.. Left-handed propagation media via photonic crystal and metamaterials. Comptes Rendus de l'Academie des Sciences. Série IV, Physique, Astronomie, 2005, 6 (6), pp.683-692. ⟨10.1016/j.crhy.2005.06.007⟩. ⟨hal-00125903⟩