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  • Electromagnetism
  • Photonics
  • Computational Physics

Background:

  • Existing multipole theories primarily focus on 3-D isotropic particles.
  • There is a need for theories applicable to 2-D, inhomogeneous, and anisotropic cylindrical structures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a full-wave electromagnetic theory for multipole decomposition in 2-D structures.
  • To enable the study of optical properties in complex cylindrical geometries.

Main Methods:

  • Solving scattering problems using divergenceless cylindrical vector wave functions (CVWFs).
  • Expressing expansion coefficients via contour integrals and an electric field volume integral equation (EFVIE).
  • Utilizing the 2-D Green's function (GF) and volumetric current densities.

Main Results:

  • The developed theory accurately calculates multipole decomposition for 2-D structures.
  • Validation against COMSOL Multiphysics and alternative formulations confirms the theory's accuracy.
  • Demonstrated applicability to oligomer-based directional switching with active media.

Conclusions:

  • The theory fills a critical gap in multipole analysis for 2-D anisotropic materials.
  • Enhances understanding and utilization of optical properties in complex 2-D structures.
  • Contributes to advancements in photonic and meta-optics technologies.