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Unidirectional light propagation through two-layer nanostructures based on optical near-field interactions

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arxiv 1412.5872 v1 pith:23DXEZSG submitted 2014-12-18 physics.optics

Unidirectional light propagation through two-layer nanostructures based on optical near-field interactions

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keywords opticalinteractionslightnanostructuresnear-fieldtwo-layerunidirectionalangular
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We theoretically demonstrate direction-dependent polarization conversion efficiency, yielding unidirectional light transmission, through a two-layer nanostructure by using the angular spectrum representation of optical near-fields. The theory provides results that are consistent with electromagnetic numerical simulations. This study reveals that optical near-field interactions among nanostructured matter can provide unique optical properties, such as the unidirectionality observed here, and offers fundamental guiding principles for understanding and engineering nanostructures for realizing novel functionalities.

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