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    • Physics
    • Materials Science
    • Optics

    Background:

    • Laminate metamaterials exhibit anisotropic properties tunable by constituent material contrast.
    • These tailored anisotropies are crucial for advanced optical devices like invisibility cloaks and negative refraction analogues.
    • Established physics for laminates often relies on the diffusion equation, which assumes small mean free paths relative to dimensions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the physics of light transport in laminate metamaterials beyond the diffusive regime.
    • To explore the transition between diffusive and ballistic optics in laminates using numerical simulations.
    • To identify fundamental limitations and trade-offs associated with laminate metamaterials.

    Main Methods:

    • Numerical simulations using the Monte Carlo method.
    • Modeling light transport in laminate structures.
    • Analysis of the transition regime between diffusive and ballistic optics.

    Main Results:

    • Demonstration of Monte Carlo simulations for laminate metamaterials.
    • Characterization of the transition regime between diffusive and ballistic light transport.
    • Identification of fundamental limitations and trade-offs in laminate design.

    Conclusions:

    • Monte Carlo simulations are effective for studying laminate metamaterials in the transition regime.
    • The findings provide insights into the fundamental limitations of laminate metamaterials.
    • This work aids in understanding and optimizing designs for advanced optical applications.