Nonlinear wave propagation phenomena in left-handed transmission-line media

This paper introduces nonlinear transmission lines based on left-handed (LH) media and simulates harmonic generation and parametric generation in a material that, in two dimensions, could also focus microwaves. This paper discusses physical phenomena that lead to and affect self-supporting harmonic generation and parametric generation in LH nonlinear transmission-line media and outline advantages of these media for developing new types of compact and efficient frequency multipliers and "active lens" devices.

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