In-Plane Focusing of Terahertz Surface Waves on a Gradient Index Metamaterial Film
arXiv:1303.6205 · doi:10.1364/OL.38.002156
Abstract
We designed and implemented a gradient index metasurface for the in-plane focusing of confined terahertz surface waves. We measured the spatial propagation of the surface waves by two-dimensional mapping of the complex electric field using a terahertz near-field spectroscope. The surface waves were focused to a diameter of 500 \micro m after a focal length of approx. 2 mm. In the focus, we measured a field amplitude enhancement of a factor of 3.
6 pages, 4 figures