Negative refraction in (bi)-isotropic periodic arrangements of chiral SRRs

TL;DR

This paper proposes and demonstrates 3D bi-isotropic and isotropic negative refractive index metamaterials using periodic arrangements of chiral split ring resonators, supported by analytical theory and simulations.

Contribution

It introduces a new analytical framework and design methodology for bi-isotropic and isotropic NRI metamaterials made from a single inclusion type.

Findings

Analytical theory validated by full-wave simulations

Design of practical 3D NRI metamaterials demonstrated

Potential for single-inclusion bi-isotropic and isotropic NRI materials

Abstract

Bi-isotropic and isotropic negative refractive index (NRI) 3D metamaterials made from periodic arrangements of chiral split ring resonators (SRRs) are proposed and demonstrated. An analytical theory for the characterization and design of these metamaterials is provided and validated by careful full-wave electromagnetic simulations. The reported results are expected to pave the way to the design of practical 3D bi-isotropic and isotropic NRI metamaterials made from a single kind of inclusions.