Perfect field concentrator using zero index metamaterials and perfect electric conductors

Abstract

We design a perfect field concentrator from a singular radial mapping. Such a device can be implemented using alternating radial slices of zero index metamaterials and perfect electric conductors. Numerical simulations are performed to verify its functionality.

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Keywords

field concentrator / transformation optics / zero index metamaterials / perfect electric conductors

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