Title :
Optical models of the big bang and non-trivial space-time metrics based on metamaterials
Author :
Smolyaninov, I.I. ; Narimanov, E.E.
Author_Institution :
Electr. & Comput. Eng. Dept., Univ. of Maryland, College Park, PA, USA
Abstract :
Optics of metamaterials is shown to provide table top models of non-trivial space-time metrics, such as the “two times physics” in (2+2) dimensions. An optical analogue of the Big Bang-like event is presented during which a (2+1) Minkowski space-time is created together with large number of particles populating this space-time.
Keywords :
Equations; Frequency; Lattices; Magnetic materials; Metamaterials; Optical computing; Optical devices; Permittivity; Physics computing; Tensile stress;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO) and Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference (QELS), 2010 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-890-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-890-2
