Chiral interactions of light in complex potentials

Sunkyu Yu, Hyun Sung Park, Xianji Piao, Bumki Min, Jiho Hong, Namkyoo Park

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Abstract

We propose a new type of chiral optical interactions based on a low-dimensional polarization eigenstate. Directional coupling between different spin momentum of light will be discussed, which leads to the convergence of polarization states to the singularity point. For its meta-material implementation, we use parity-time (PT) symmetric potentials in a polar meta-molecule platform, to achieve the unidirectional energy transfer in polarization space. Two different forms of low-dimensional eigenstate implementation, each in evanescent and propagating wave regime will be discussed, which are determined by the relative magnitude of plasma and characteristic frequency. Our results pave a path to the molding of optical spin, following the singularly-existed eigenstate.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 9th International Congress on Advanced Electromagnetic Materials in Microwaves and Optics, METAMATERIALS 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages247-249
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9781479978366
DOIs
StatePublished - 30 Nov 2015
Event9th International Congress on Advanced Electromagnetic Materials in Microwaves and Optics, METAMATERIALS 2015 - Oxford, United Kingdom
Duration: 7 Sep 201512 Sep 2015

Publication series

Name2015 9th International Congress on Advanced Electromagnetic Materials in Microwaves and Optics, METAMATERIALS 2015

Conference

Conference9th International Congress on Advanced Electromagnetic Materials in Microwaves and Optics, METAMATERIALS 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityOxford
Period7/09/1512/09/15

Keywords

  • Metamaterials
  • Optical device fabrication
  • Optical losses
  • Optical polarization
  • Optical surface waves
  • Permittivity

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