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Optical Metamaterials

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As the starting point of the book, Chap. 1 discusses the conception, emergence, motivation and scope of the research field of optical metamaterials. We present a definition of the term “metamaterials,” emphasizing both the man-made nature and the character of macroscopic homogeneity in such materials. The emergence of optical metamaterials is explored within a larger historical context. Notable examples of optical metamaterials and exciting opportunities associated with them are briefly reviewed. At the end of the chapter, we introduce the effective parameters and notation conventions that are used in our descriptions of metamaterials throughout the book.

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  2. Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA

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Cai, W., Shalaev, V. (2010). Introduction. In: Optical Metamaterials. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-1151-3_1

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