Abstract

We derive the analytical condition for eigenwaves in terms of nonlocal optical susceptibilities of media with nonlocal response. A wave picture of the recently observed effect of nonreciprocal polarization plane rotation that is due to gyrotropic linear dichroism is discussed.

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