Transformation bending device emulated by graded-index waveguide
arXiv:1205.6521 · doi:10.1364/OE.20.013006
Abstract
We demonstrate that a transformation device can be emulated using a gradient-index waveguide. The effective index of the waveguide is spatially varied by tailoring a gradient thickness dielectric waveguide. Based on this technology, we demonstrate a transformation device guiding visible light around a sharp corner, with low scattering loss and reflection loss. The experimental results are in good agreement with the numerical results.
This paper is published at Optics Express 20, 13006 (2012)