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    • Optics and Photonics
    • Electromagnetism
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • Previous invisible gateways, based on transformation optics and super-scatters, effectively block electromagnetic waves but struggle with narrow beams and rays not interacting with negative refractive index materials.
    • Existing designs necessitate a finite thickness for the gateway and surrounding wall structures.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop an improved invisible gateway with enhanced performance for both light waves and rays.
    • To overcome the limitations of previous designs regarding beam width and material interaction.
    • To propose a gateway design with no finite thickness requirement for the wall and gateway.

    Main Methods:

    • Exploration of a novel approach to designing invisible gateways.
    • Theoretical investigation into the performance of the proposed gateway for various light conditions.
    • Analysis of the design's independence from material thickness constraints.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed invisible gateway demonstrates good performance for both light waves and rays, including narrow beams.
    • The design eliminates the need for a finite thickness of the gateway and its surrounding wall.
    • The theoretical framework supports the realization of infinitely thin gateway and wall structures.

    Conclusions:

    • The study presents a significant advancement in invisible gateway technology, addressing key limitations of prior art.
    • The proposed design offers greater versatility and applicability by accommodating narrow beams and eliminating thickness constraints.
    • This research paves the way for practical implementations and further exploration of advanced optical cloaking concepts.