Polarization - dependent tunneling of light in gradient optics

Reflection-refraction properties of photonic barriers, formed by dielectric gradient nanofilms, for inclined incidence of both S- and P-polarized electromagnetic (EM) waves are examined by means of exactly solvable models. We present generalized Fresnel formulae, describing the influence of the non-local dispersion on reflectance and transmittance of single- and double-layer gradient photonic barriers for S- and P- waves and arbitrary angles of incidence. The non-local dispersion of such layers, arising due to a concave spatial profile of dielectric susceptibility across the plane film, is shown to result in a peculiar heterogeneity - induced optical anisotropy, providing the propagation of S(P) waves in tunneling (travelling) regimes. The results obtained indicate the possibility of narrow-band non-attenuated tunneling (complete transmittance) of oblique S- waves through such heterogeneous barriers, and the existence of spectral areas characterized by strong reflection of P-waves and deep contrast between transmitted S- and P-waves. The scalability of obtained exact analytical solutions of Maxwell equations into the different spectral ranges is discussed and the application potential of these phenomena for miniaturized polarizers and filters is demonstrated.

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Source https://hal.science/hal-00085735
Author Shvartsburg, Alexander, Kuzmiak, Vladimir, Petite, Guillaume
Maintainer CCSD
Last Updated May 9, 2026, 21:54 (UTC)
Created May 9, 2026, 21:54 (UTC)
Identifier hal-00085735
Language en
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contributor Central Design Bureau for Unique Instrumentation (CDBUI) ; Russian Academy of Sciences [Moscow] (RAS)
creator Shvartsburg, Alexander
date 2006-07-13T00:00:00
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harvest_source_title test moissonnage SELUNE
metadata_modified 2024-08-01T00:00:00
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