Using the characteristic of refractive index are smaller than 1 in the reststrahlen band,we can produce photonic crystal having forbidden band in the middle infrared and far infrared.
Incorporating array of metallic wires into the host media, such as ferrimagnet YIG under an external magnetic bias field, is a novel method to synthesize negative refractive index (NRI) material.
" In addition, refractive index can also be used to 'invisibility', for example, objects with high borosilicate glass materials can also be 'invisible' when moving in glycerol with a refractive index close to its own, " Chu noted.
The new glass he created was softer and easier to decorate, and had a higher refractive index, adding to its brilliance and beauty, and it proved invaluable to the optical industry.
This is actually one of the principles of realizing the " invisible cloak" , when the fabric of a garment and the air refractive index are the same, people can be freely " invisible" after wearing it, said the expert.