Spatially dispersive finite-difference time-domain analysis of sub-wavelength imaging by the wire medium slabs
arXiv:physics/0605025 · doi:10.1364/OE.14.005154
Abstract
In this paper, a spatially dispersive finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method to model wire media is developed and validated. Sub-wavelength imaging properties of the finite wire medium slabs are examined. It is demonstrated that the slab with its thickness equal to an integer number of half-wavelengths is capable of transporting images with sub-wavelength resolution from one interface of the slab to another. It is also shown that the operation of such transmission devices is not sensitive to their transverse dimensions, which can be made even comparable to the wavelength. In this case, the edge diffractions are negligible and do not disturb the image formation.
14 pages, 13 figures, submitted to Optics Express
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