Analytical solution of Maxwell's equations in lossy and optically active crystals

Authors
Yuan, HJ E, W Palffy-Muhoray, P
Citation
Hj. Yuan et al., Analytical solution of Maxwell's equations in lossy and optically active crystals, PHYS REV E, 61(3), 2000, pp. 3264-3266
Citations number
19
Categorie Soggetti
Physics
Journal title
PHYSICAL REVIEW E
ISSN journal
1063651X → ACNP
Volume
61
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
3264 - 3266
Database
ISI
SICI code
1063-651X(200003)61:3<3264:ASOMEI>2.0.ZU;2-D
Abstract
Analytical solution of Maxwell's equations is obtained for general linear o ptical materials: lossy and optically active crystals. Explicit expressions are obtained for the dispersion relation and the propagating eigenmodes. I n general, four rather than two distinct modes are present. The results are useful in describing light propagation in optically complex media.