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
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;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2013 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
