Title :
The influence of granularity on the subwavelength performance of a negative refractive index lens
Author :
Webb, K.J. ; Li, J.
Author_Institution :
School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, 47907, USA
Abstract :
A model for a discrete negative refractive index slab lens is used to evaluate the impact of granularity on image resolution, in particular, on the evanescent eld transfer function.
Keywords :
Engine cylinders; Finite element methods; Image resolution; Lenses; Magnetic materials; Optical refraction; Optical surface waves; Refractive index; Slabs; Transfer functions;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, 2007. QELS '07
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-834-6
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.2007.4431699
