Super-resolution with a positive epsilon multi-quantum-well super-lens

A. O. Bak, V. Giannini, S. A. Maier, C. C. Phillips

Research output: Contribution to journalArticleResearchpeer-review

Abstract

We design an anisotropic and dichroic quantum metamaterial that is able to achieve super-resolution without the need for a negative permittivity. When exploring the parameters of the structure, we take into account the limits of semiconductor fabrication technology based on quantum well stacks. By heavily doping the structure with free electrons, we infer an anisotropic effective medium with a prolate ellipsoid dispersion curve which allows for near-diffractionless propagation of light (similar to an epsilon-near-zero hyperbolic lens). This, coupled with low absorption, allows us to resolve images at the sub-wavelength scale at distances 6 times greater than equivalent natural materials.

Original languageEnglish
Article number261110
JournalApplied Physics Letters
Volume103
Issue number26
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 23 Dec 2013
Externally publishedYes

Cite this