Giant non-reciprocity at the subwavelength scale using angular momentum-biased metamaterials

Dimitrios L. Sounas, Christophe Caloz and Andrea Alù ()
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Dimitrios L. Sounas: The University of Texas at Austin
Christophe Caloz: Poly-grames Research Center, École Polytechnique de Montréal
Andrea Alù: The University of Texas at Austin

Nature Communications, 2013, vol. 4, issue 1, 1-7

Abstract: Abstract Breaking time-reversal symmetry enables the realization of non-reciprocal devices, such as isolators and circulators, of fundamental importance in microwave and photonic communication systems. This effect is almost exclusively achieved today through magneto-optical phenomena, which are incompatible with integrated technology because of the required large magnetic bias. However, this is not the only option to break reciprocity. The Onsager–Casimir principle states that any odd vector under time reversal, such as electric current and linear momentum, can also produce a non-reciprocal response. These recently analysed alternatives typically work over a limited portion of the electromagnetic spectrum and/or are often characterized by weak effects, requiring large volumes of operation. Here we show that these limitations may be overcome by angular momentum-biased metamaterials, in which a properly tailored spatiotemporal modulation is azimuthally applied to subwavelength Fano-resonant inclusions, producing largely enhanced non-reciprocal response at the subwavelength scale, in principle applicable from radio to optical frequencies.

Date: 2013
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