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Abstract

The reflection and transmission of electromagnetic waves obliquely incident on a uniaxial chiral slab with the optical axis perpendicular to the interface have been investigated. Firstly, the formulas of the reflection and transmission are derived. Then numerical results for four cases of the uniaxial chiral media are presented and different chiral parameters are considered. Finally, the Brewster's angles and total transmission are discussed.

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