Low loss negative refraction metamaterial using a close arrangement of split-ring resonator arrays

Abstract

In this work, we realize a low loss negative refraction using indefinite metamaterial of a close arrangement of split-ring resonator (SRR) arrays. A beam shift experiment has been performed to verify the negative refraction and demonstrate the low loss property. The enhanced magnetic resonance between two neighbouring SRRs broadens the resonance range and produces a frequency range with low loss. Transmission properties of the metamaterial are also analysed to characterize the negative refraction around the resonance frequency in detail.