Title :
Optical illusion effects created by using metamaterials
Author :
Lai, Y. ; Ng, J. ; Chen, H.Y. ; Han, D.Z. ; Xiao, J.J. ; Zhang, Z.Q. ; Chan, C.T.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys., Hong Kong Univ. of Sci. & Technol., Kowloon, China
Abstract :
We show that a general form of illusion can be achieved using the technique of transformation optics so that an arbitrary object appears like some other object of our choice. Remote cloaking is also achieved by creating a special form of illusion: the illusion of free space.
Keywords :
metamaterials; metamaterials; optical illusion effects; remote cloaking; transformation optics; Metamaterials; Optical devices; Optical materials; Optical refraction; Optical variables control; Permeability; Permittivity; Region 1; Region 4; Tensile stress;
Conference_Titel :
Electromagnetics in Advanced Applications, 2009. ICEAA '09. International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Torino
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-3385-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-3386-5
DOI :
10.1109/ICEAA.2009.5297345
