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Forward and backward wave propagation in multilayer planar waveguide using metamaterials layer

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In this study, an efficient method is discussed to analyze the multilayer planar waveguides with double negative guided (DNG) and double positive material as guiding film. Here, among various lossless multilayer planar waveguide structures, only three layer and five layer structures are discussed. For these structures, guided dispersion characteristic, along with electric field distribution of TM modes are numerically analyzed and compared. This analysis enables an effective comparison of guided modal properties of various modes and results in a better understanding of the multilayer planar waveguide with DNG as guiding film.

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  1. Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, BIET, Jhansi, 284128, UP, India

    Divya Sharma, Alka Verma, Yogendra Kumar Prajapati & Jai Prakash Saini

  2. Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP, India

    Vivek Singh

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Sharma, D., Verma, A., Prajapati, Y.K. et al. Forward and backward wave propagation in multilayer planar waveguide using metamaterials layer. Opt Quant Electron 45, 105–114 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11082-012-9607-7

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