Imbert-Fedorov shift at metamaterial interfaces

C. Menzel, C. Rockstuhl, T. Paul, S. Fahr, and F. Lederer
Phys. Rev. A 77, 013810 – Published 14 January 2008

Abstract

We analyze the transverse shift (Imbert-Fedorov shift) of a focused beam upon reflection at stratified (doubly dispersive) metamaterials. In deriving analytical expressions for the reflection of a focused beam at such an interface this shift can be quantitatively forecast. Solely based on symmetry considerations of the vectorial reflection coefficient we analyze potential geometries where such a shift occurs. Contrary to the common belief, this shift is observable for a linearly polarized beam at total internal reflection. Furthermore, we predict a giant Imbert-Fedorov shift if light is partially reflected at impedance-matched media.

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  • Received 21 August 2007

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevA.77.013810

©2008 American Physical Society

Authors & Affiliations

C. Menzel*, C. Rockstuhl, T. Paul, S. Fahr, and F. Lederer

  • Institute of Condensed Matter Theory and Solid State Optics, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Max-Wien Platz 1, 07743 Jena, Germany

  • *Corresponding author: christoph.menzel@univ-jena.de

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Vol. 77, Iss. 1 — January 2008

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