Title :
Optimizing the superlens geometry
Author :
Podolskiy, Viktor A. ; Kuhta, Nicholas A. ; Milton, Graeme W.
Author_Institution :
Phys. Dept., Oregon State Univ., Corvallis, OR
Abstract :
We study the effect of superlens geometry on its performance. We introduce the optimal configuration that minimizes local field at front interface of superlens, maximizes resolution, and brings focal point to point of maximum intensity.
Keywords :
lenses; optical design techniques; local field minimization; maximum intensity focal point; superlens front interface; superlens geometry; Geometrical optics; Geometry; Image resolution; Lenses; Optical imaging; Optical refraction; Permeability; Permittivity; Slabs; Spatial resolution; (100.6640) Superresolution; (220.3620) Lens design; (999.9999) Negative refractive index;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2006 and 2006 Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2006. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Long Beach, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-813-1
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-813-1
DOI :
10.1109/CLEO.2006.4628806
