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    Area of Science:

    • Electromagnetism
    • Waveguide Theory
    • Condensed Matter Physics

    Background:

    • Waveguides with mirror reflection symmetries are crucial for electromagnetic wave manipulation.
    • Existing methods for achieving one-way states often rely on specific materials or boundary conditions that limit bandwidth.
    • Topological insulators offer robust, direction-dependent states but can be complex to implement.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To prove a theorem on electromagnetic duality in waveguides with mirror symmetries.
    • To demonstrate the induction of counterpropagating spin-polarized states.
    • To explore the broad-bandwidth implementation of pseudospin-polarized waveguides.

    Main Methods:

    • Theoretical analysis based on electromagnetic duality correspondence between complementary structures.
    • Design and development of unidirectional waveguide systems.
    • Investigation of spin-filtered features in the microwave regime.

    Main Results:

    • A theorem is proved showing that mirror symmetries induce counterpropagating spin-polarized states.
    • Pseudospin-polarized waveguides supporting one-way states exhibit robustness, akin to topological states.
    • Broad-bandwidth implementation is achieved using complementary structures and dual impedance surfaces, from microwave to optical frequencies.
    • Backscattering suppression is achieved without bulk electromagnetic materials or restrictive boundary conditions.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed theory enables the realization of pseudospin-polarized waveguides with inherent robustness and broad bandwidth.
    • This approach offers a versatile platform for designing unidirectional electromagnetic systems across various frequency regimes.
    • The findings eliminate the need for bulk materials or complex boundary conditions for suppressing backscattering in waveguides.