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  • Derivation of conditions for perfect absorption based on material properties.

    • Main Results:

    • Perfect absorption of incoherent light is demonstrated to be achievable.
    • The presence of material loss does not preclude perfect absorption.
    • The operating frequency is independent of the physical dimensions of the slab.

    Conclusions:

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