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Omnidirectional Reflection Band Gap in Single Composite Layer of Negative Index Material

The enlarged omni-directional reflection band gap (ODRBG) of a semi-infinite single layer of negative index material (NIM) has been investigated. We know that the effective refractive index of the NIM depends on electric permittivity and magnetic permeability. The zero refractive index of the NIM is a phenomenal behavior for the plasma frequency of the material. We have calculated the optical properties of the considered material with varying the magnetic plasma frequency. The reflectance of the single layer for TE and TM modes is obtained 100% omni-directional reflection band gap (ODRBG) when the refractive index of the NIM is zero. The enlarged ODRBG is found when the magnetic plasma frequency increases.



- Khem B. Thapa, Girijesh N. Pandey, Ram Janma and Prabal P. Singh *