Author/Authors :
Decoopman، نويسنده , , Thibaut and Crepin، نويسنده , , Thomas and Perrin، نويسنده , , Mathias and Fasquel، نويسنده , , Sophie and Marteau، نويسنده , , Aurélien and Mélique، نويسنده , , Xavier and Lheurette، نويسنده , , Eric and Vanbésien، نويسنده , , Olivier and Lippens، نويسنده , , Didier، نويسنده ,
Abstract :
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. To cite this article: T. Decoopman et al., C. R. Physique 6 (2005).
