2026-07-072026-07-07http://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/86706We study nonlinear transmission of an asymmetric multilayer structure created by alternating slabs of two materials with positive and negative refractive index. We demonstrate that such a structure exhibits passive spatially nonreciprocal transmission of electromagnetic waves, the analogue of the electronic diode. We study the properties of this left-handed diode and confirm its highly nonreciprocal and bistable transmittance by employing direct simulations.4 pages, 5 figuresOpticsBistable diode action in left-handed periodic structurestext