Shadrivov, IlyaSukhorukov, AndreyKivshar, Yuri2015-12-132015-12-13October 230708392183http://hdl.handle.net/1885/84342We discuss unusual features of wave propagation in periodic arrays of slabs made of transparent left-handed meta-materials with simultaneously negative dielectric permittivity and magnetic permeability, and demonstrate the possibility of light confinement due to the appearance of complete photonic band-gaps in such one-dimensional structures.Keywords: Energy gap; Magnetic permeability; One dimensional; Permittivity; Photons; Meta-materials; One-dimensional structures; Photonic band-gaps; Light propagation200510.1109/LEOS.2005.15480712015-12-12