Metamaterials

Comprehensive introduction to metamaterial fundamentals: Explains wave-matter interactions, subwavelength structuring, resonance mechanisms, and the physical principles that enable exotic material properties such as negative index and invisibility cloaking. Coverage of multiple classes of metamaterials: Includes electromagnetic, optical, acoustic, mechanical, elastic, and thermal metamaterials, offering an interdisciplinary perspective across physics and engineering domains. Detailed insight into design, modeling, and fabrication: Discusses computational design tools, numerical simulations, nano- and microfabrication methods, 3D printing technologies, and challenges in scaling metamaterials for practical use. Real-world applications and technological innovations: Highlights metamaterial antennas, cloaking devices, superlenses, vibration control systems, thermal regulators, and advanced sensing technologies shaping next-generation devices. Exploration of cutting-edge research directions: Covers programmable and active metamaterials, tunable metasurfaces, topological metamaterials, quantum metamaterials, and emerging materials for space, defense, and biomedical applications. Pedagogical features supporting learning and research: Includes illustrative diagrams, mathematical formulations, experimental examples, review questions, and suggested readings to guide students and support advanced academic study.