The energy-momentum tensor of electromagnetic fields in matterWe present a complete resolution of the Abraham-Minkowski controversy . This is done by considering several new aspects which invalidate previous discussions. We show that: 1)For polarized matter the…Rodrigo Medina, J. Stephany·Mar 6, 2017SaveLearn
Implementation of radiating aperture field distribution using tensorial metasurfacesThis paper deals with the design of tensorial modulated metasurfaces able to implement a general radiating aperture field distribution. A new aperture synthesis approach is introduced, based on local…Mounir Teniou, Helene Roussel, Nicolas Capet et al.·Mar 6, 2017SaveLearn
Guided Waves on Scalar and Tensorial Reactance Surfaces Modulated by Periodic Functions. A Circuital ApproachA technique to derive the propagation characteristics and field distributions of waves guided by scalar and tensorial reactance surfaces modulated by periodic or discrete Fourier spectrum functions…Massimiliano Casaletti·Mar 3, 2017SaveLearn
Exceptional Points in a Non-Hermitian Topological PumpWe investigate the effects of non-Hermiticity on topological pumping, and uncover a connection between a topological edge invariant based on topological pumping and the winding numbers of exceptional…Wenchao Hu, Hailong Wang, Perry Ping Shum et al.·Mar 3, 2017SaveLearn
Parylene-C microfibrous thin films as phononic crystalsPhononic bandgaps of Parylene-C microfibrous thin films (muFTFs) were computationally determined by treating them as phononic crystals comprising identical microfibers arranged either on a square or…Chandraprakash Chindam, Akhlesh Lakhtakia, Osama Osman Awadelkarim·Mar 2, 2017SaveLearn
Reply to: Comment on "Radiation forces and torque on a rigid elliptical cylinder in acoustical plane progressive and (quasi)standing waves with arbitrary incidence, arXiv:1603.03446" [Phys. Fluids 28, 077104 (2016)]The aim of this communication is to correct inaccurate statements presented in a Commentary on the paper titled: "Radiation forces and torque on a rigid elliptical cylinder in acoustical plane…F. G. Mitri·Mar 1, 2017SaveLearn
On the Possible Trajectories of Particles with Spin. III. Particles in the Stationary Homogeneous Electric FieldThe behavior of spinning particles in the stationary homogeneous electric field is considered and trajectories are found for various spin orientations. We study the acceleration of spinning particles…Alexander N. Tarakanov·Feb 24, 2017SaveLearn
Directional radiation of sound waves by a subwavelength sourceWe propose and experimentally achieve a directional dipole field radiated by an omnidirectional monopole source enclosed in a subwavelength structure of acoustically hybrid resonances. The whole…Xu-Dong Fan, Yi-Fan Zhu, Bin Liang et al.·Feb 23, 2017SaveLearn
Experimental Synthetic Aperture Radar with Dynamic MetasurfacesWe investigate the use of a dynamic metasurface as the transmitting antenna for a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imaging system. The dynamic metasurface consists of a one-dimensional microstrip…Timothy Sleasman, Michael Boyarsky, Laura Pulido-Mancera et al.·Feb 23, 2017SaveLearn
Three Different Formalisations of Einstein's Relativity PrincipleWe present three natural but distinct formalisations of Einstein's special principle of relativity, and demonstrate the relationships between them. In particular, we prove that they are logically…Judit X. Madarász, Gergely Székely, Mike Stannett·Feb 23, 2017SaveLearn
From physical assumptions to classical and quantum Hamiltonian and Lagrangian particle mechanicsThe aim of this work is to show that particle mechanics, both classical and quantum, Hamiltonian and Lagrangian, can be derived from few simple physical assumptions. Assuming deterministic and…Gabriele Carcassi, Christine A. Aidala, David J. Baker et al.·Feb 23, 2017SaveLearn
Topology optimization of broadband hyperbolic elastic metamaterials with super-resolution imagingHyperbolic metamaterials are strongly anisotropic artificial composite materials at a subwavelength scale and can greatly widen the engineering feasibilities for manipulation of wave propagation.…Hao-Wen Dong, Sheng-Dong Zhao, Yue-Sheng Wang et al.·Feb 22, 2017SaveLearn
Relativistic minimization with constraints: A smooth trip to Alpha CentauriWe consider the relativistic generalization of the problem of the "least uncomfortable" linear trajectory from point A to point B. The traditional problem minimizes the time-integrated…Riccardo Antonelli, Alexander R. Klotz·Feb 21, 2017SaveLearn
Resonant Scattering Characteristics of Homogeneous Dielectric SphereIn the present article the classical problem of electromagnetic scattering by a single homogeneous sphere is revisited. Main focus is the study of the scattering behavior as a function of the…Dimitrios C. Tzarouchis, Pasi Ylä-Oijala, Ari Sihvola·Feb 20, 2017SaveLearn
Monochromatic knots and other unusual electromagnetic disturbances: light localised in 3DWe introduce and examine a collection of unusual electromagnetic disturbances. Each of these is an exact, monochromatic solution of Maxwell's equations in free space with looped electric and…Robert P Cameron·Feb 16, 2017SaveLearn
Screened Coulomb Interactions With Non-uniform Surface ChargeThe screened Coulomb interaction between a pair of infinite parallel planes with spatially varying surface charge is considered in the limit of small electrical potentials for arbitrary Debye…Sandip Ghosal, John D. Sherwood·Feb 16, 2017SaveLearn
Experimental realization of Floquet PT-symmetric systemsWe provide an experimental framework where periodically driven PT-symmetric systems can be investigated. The set-up, consisting of two UHF oscillators coupled by a time-dependent capacitance,…Mahboobeh Chitsazi, Huanan Li, F. M. Ellis et al.·Feb 16, 2017SaveLearn
Electromagnetic Wave Reflection from Surface with General Boundary ConditionsThe most general linear and local set of boundary conditions, involving relations between the normal components of the D and B vectors and tangential components of the E and H vectors at each point…I. V. Lindell, A. Sihvola·Feb 16, 2017SaveLearn
Covariant Response Theory and the Boost Transform of the Dielectric TensorAfter a short critique of the Minkowski formulae for the electromagnetic constitutive laws in moving media, we argue that in actual fact the problem of Lorentz-covariant electromagnetic response…R. Starke, G. A. H. Schober·Feb 14, 2017SaveLearn
Neutral Helium Atom Diffraction from a Micron Scale Periodic Structure: Photonic Crystal Membrane CharacterizationSurface scattering of neutral helium beams created by supersonic expansion is an established technique for measuring structural and dynamical properties of surfaces on the atomic scale. Helium beams…Torstein Nesse, Sabrina D. Eder, Thomas Kaltenbacher et al.·Feb 14, 2017SaveLearn
A New self-propelled magnetic bearing with helical windingsIn this work a design is proposed for an active, permanent magnet based, self-propelled magnetic bearing i.e. levitating motor having the following features : (a) simple winding structure, (b) high…B Shayak·Feb 14, 2017SaveLearn
Controlling thermal emission of phonon by magnetic metasurfacesOur experiment shows that the thermal emission of phonon can be controlled by magnetic resonance (MR) mode in a metasurface (MTS). Through changing the structural parameter of metasurface, the MR…X. Zhang, H. Liu, Z. G. Zhang et al.·Feb 11, 2017SaveLearn
Ambient noise correlation-based imaging with moving sensorsWaves can be used to probe and image an unknown medium. Passive imaging uses ambient noise sources to illuminate the medium. This paper considers passive imaging with moving sensors. The motivation…Mathias Fink, Josselin Garnier·Feb 8, 2017SaveLearn
A Bloch-based procedure for dispersion analysis of lattices with periodic time-varying propertiesWe present a procedure for the systematic estimation of the dispersion properties of linear discrete systems with periodic time-varying coefficients. The approach relies on the analysis of a single…Javier Vila, Raj Kumar Pal, Massimo Ruzzene et al.·Feb 6, 2017SaveLearn
An experimental verification of the one-dimensional static Willis-form equationsThis paper investigates the behavior of a heavy soft spring in steady circular motion. Since the spring is inhomogeneous due to centrifugal force, one can rigorously prove that it follows the…R. W. Yao, H. X. Gao, Y. X. Sun et al.·Feb 6, 2017SaveLearn