Optics & Laser Technology· 2026Q1
Coherent virtual absorption in dielectric slabs: a temporal analysis of symmetric and asymmetric geometries
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Short summary
Researchers demonstrate coherent virtual absorption in dielectric slabs, a phenomenon enabling time-limited optical energy storage by exciting complex zero frequencies through engineered incident waves.
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Key points
- Coherent virtual absorption allows time-limited optical energy storage in lossless dielectric configurations.
- The phenomenon is achieved by exciting complex zero frequencies through temporal engineering of incident waves.
- The study analyzes symmetric and asymmetric dielectric slab geometries using time domain analysis and spectral filtering.
- The approach is generalizable to multilayered and inhomogeneous structures.
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Abstract
Coherent virtual absorption refers to time-limited storage of optical energy in lossless configurations due to excitation of a complex zero frequency through proper temporal engineering of the incident wave. Given the dynamics underlying the effect and the storage-release mechanism occurring for finite excitation pulses, studying and understanding the associated time dynamics are crucial for enabling future applications. In this work, we carefully investigate this phenomenon in symmetric and asymmetric geometries, shedding light on practical considerations in situations when a closed-form analytical solution is not readily available. Combinations of time domain analysis and spectral filtering are used to enable systematic analysis of these structures. Our approach can be generalized to more complex structures, including multilayered and inhomogeneous cases, providing new opportunities for optimized energy storage and advanced sensing applications utilizing complex-frequency dynamics in lossless designs.
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Field: Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
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