Open AccessPolarization controller based on embedded optical transformation
Author(s) -
Tianrui Zhai,
Ying Zhou,
Jing Zhou,
Dahe Liu
Publication year - 2009
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.17.017206
Subject(s) - optics , transformation optics , beam splitter , polarization (electrochemistry) , transformation (genetics) , polarization controller , cloak , gaussian beam , physics , metamaterial , gaussian , computer science , beam (structure) , laser , quantum mechanics , fiber laser , biochemistry , chemistry , gene
A universal 2D transformation formula for embedded transformation optics is suggested. Linear and nonlinear transformation results using the suggested formula under different conditions reveal several interesting phenomena and potential applications, and designs for various polarization controllers can be achieved based on this idea. For example, an incident Gaussian beam can be transformed into a typical spherical wave, and a "cloak" based on a polarization splitter is proposed for the first time.