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Metamaterials: from microwaves to optics

Author: Olivier VANBÉSIEN

Publication date: December 10, 2005 | Lire en français

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    The concept of "negative refraction" is introduced in the context of periodic metallic or metallodielectric artificial structures. The sub-wavelength structuring of these devices gives them abnormal electromagnetic or optical properties, making it possible to design a planar "super-lens" whose resolution limit depends on how finely the metamaterial is structured.

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