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Generalized space-time-periodic diffraction gratings: Theory and applications

Generalized space-time-periodic diffraction gratings: Theory and applications
Generalized space-time-periodic diffraction gratings: Theory and applications

This paper studies the theory and applications of the diffraction of electromagnetic waves by space-time-periodic (STP) diffraction gratings. We show that, in contrast with conventional spatially periodic gratings, a STP diffraction grating produces spatial diffraction orders, each of which is formed by an infinite set of temporal diffraction orders. Such spatiotemporally periodic gratings are endowed with enhanced functionalities and exotic characteristics, such as an asymmetric diffraction pattern, nonreciprocal and asymmetric transmission and reflection, and an enhanced diffraction efficiency. The theory of the wave diffraction by STP gratings is formulated through satisfying the conservation of both momentum and energy, as well as rigorous Floquet mode analysis. Furthermore, the theoretical analysis of the structure is supported by time- A nd frequency-domain finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) numerical simulations for both transmissive and reflective STP diffraction gratings. Additionally, we provide the conditions for Bragg and Raman-Nath diffraction regimes for STP gratings. Finally, as a particular example of a practical application of the STP diffraction gratings to communication systems, we propose an original multiple-access communication system featuring full-duplex operation. STP diffraction gratings are expected to find exotic practical applications in communication systems, especially for the realization of enhanced-efficiency or full-duplex beam coders, nonreciprocal beam splitters, nonreciprocal and enhanced-resolution holograms, and illusion cloaks.

2331-7019
Taravati, Sajjad
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Eleftheriades, George V.
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Taravati, Sajjad
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Eleftheriades, George V.
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Taravati, Sajjad and Eleftheriades, George V. (2019) Generalized space-time-periodic diffraction gratings: Theory and applications. Physical Review Applied, 12 (2), [024026]. (doi:10.1103/PhysRevApplied.12.024026).

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This paper studies the theory and applications of the diffraction of electromagnetic waves by space-time-periodic (STP) diffraction gratings. We show that, in contrast with conventional spatially periodic gratings, a STP diffraction grating produces spatial diffraction orders, each of which is formed by an infinite set of temporal diffraction orders. Such spatiotemporally periodic gratings are endowed with enhanced functionalities and exotic characteristics, such as an asymmetric diffraction pattern, nonreciprocal and asymmetric transmission and reflection, and an enhanced diffraction efficiency. The theory of the wave diffraction by STP gratings is formulated through satisfying the conservation of both momentum and energy, as well as rigorous Floquet mode analysis. Furthermore, the theoretical analysis of the structure is supported by time- A nd frequency-domain finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) numerical simulations for both transmissive and reflective STP diffraction gratings. Additionally, we provide the conditions for Bragg and Raman-Nath diffraction regimes for STP gratings. Finally, as a particular example of a practical application of the STP diffraction gratings to communication systems, we propose an original multiple-access communication system featuring full-duplex operation. STP diffraction gratings are expected to find exotic practical applications in communication systems, especially for the realization of enhanced-efficiency or full-duplex beam coders, nonreciprocal beam splitters, nonreciprocal and enhanced-resolution holograms, and illusion cloaks.

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Published date: 14 August 2019
Additional Information: Publisher Copyright: © 2019 American Physical Society.

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Local EPrints ID: 482676
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/482676
ISSN: 2331-7019
PURE UUID: d7571e9e-27d6-4319-95cf-a52dd0877a79
ORCID for Sajjad Taravati: ORCID iD orcid.org/0000-0003-3992-0050

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Author: Sajjad Taravati ORCID iD
Author: George V. Eleftheriades

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