Lattice models of non-trivial "optical spaces" based on metamaterial waveguides

TL;DR

This paper introduces lattice models of metamaterials that simulate exotic 4D optical spaces, offering an alternative to traditional continuous material engineering for advanced optical applications.

Contribution

It presents a novel approach using metamaterial waveguide lattices to model complex 4D optical spaces, expanding the toolkit for optical space engineering.

Findings

Demonstration of 4D space models using metamaterial lattices

Potential applications in advanced lenses and cloaking devices

Validation of lattice approach as a viable alternative to continuous media

Abstract

Metamaterials are being used to model various exotic "optical spaces" for such applications as novel lenses and cloaking. While most effort is directed towards engineering of continuously changing dielectric permittivity and magnetic permeability tensors, an alternative approach may be based on lattices of metamaterial waveguides. Here we demonstrate the power of the latter technique by presenting metamaterial lattice models of various 4D spaces.