Open AccessCherenkov radiation in anisotropic double-negative metamaterials
Author(s) -
Zhaoyun Duan,
BaeIan Wu,
Jiong-Ping Lu,
Jin Au Kong,
Min Chen
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
optics express
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.394
H-Index - 271
ISSN - 1094-4087
DOI - 10.1364/oe.16.018479
Subject(s) - cherenkov radiation , metamaterial , optics , physics , anisotropy , radiation , detector
We theoretically study reversed Cherenkov radiation (CR) in anisotropic double-negative metamaterials (DNMs) in general, and particularly in detail for one of the most practical cases, i.e., CR in a waveguide partially filled with anisotropic DNMs. The theory presented here provides a theoretical basis for possible experiments and potential applications. As an example, we discuss the physical properties of CR and the potential applications such as particle detectors and high-power sources.