Mirrorless Negative-index Parametric Micro-oscillator

Abstract

The feasibility and extraordinary properties of mirrorless parametric oscillations in strongly absorbing negative-index metamaterials are shown. They stem from the backwardness of electromagnetic waves inherent to this type of metamaterials.

4 pages, 2 figures

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