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Abstract

We have derived simple analytical expressions for the frequency-dependent effective permittivity tensor of a one-dimensional metal-dielectric photonic crystal in the long wavelength limit. Our results describe the transition between the regime described by Rytov's formulas and that predicted by Xu et al [5], where the effective plasma frequency is independent of the metallic-layer parameters. The derived expressions can be useful for determining the frequency intervals where such an anisotropic system can exhibit metamaterial behavior.

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Dr. Benito Zenteno-Mateo

Dr. Veronica Cerdan-Ramirez

Dr. Benito Flores-Desirena

Dr. Mercedes Portillo Sampedro

Dr. Estela Juarez-Ruiz

Dr. Felipe Perez-Rodriguez