DocumentCode
690009
Title
Metamaterial-based approach to enhance optical gradient forces
Author
Ginis, Vincent ; Tassin, Philippe ; Soukoulis, Costas M. ; Veretennicoff, Irina
Author_Institution
Appl. Phys. Res. Group, Vrije Univ. Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
fYear
2013
fDate
9-14 June 2013
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
2
Abstract
We show how transformation optics can enhance optical forces between two optical waveguides by several orders of magnitude by altering the perceived distance between the waveguides. This transformation can be implemented using single-negative metamaterial films.
Keywords
optical films; optical metamaterials; optical waveguides; metamaterial-based approach; optical gradient forces; optical waveguides; single-negative metamaterial films; transformation optics; Metamaterials; Optical resonators; Optical scattering; Optical surface waves; Optical waveguides; Slabs;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2013 Conference on
Conference_Location
San Jose, CA
Type
conf
Filename
6834401
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