327-2134-00L  Introduction to Metamaterials

SemesterSpring Semester 2021
LecturersH. Galinski
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish



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NumberTitleHoursLecturers
327-2134-00 GIntroduction to Metamaterials2 hrs
Tue15:45-17:30HCP E 47.4 »
H. Galinski

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AbstractThe main course objectives are to introduce students to the exciting world of metamaterials designed for optical and mechanical applications. Focus is on its most important physical concepts and fabrication techniques.
ObjectiveThe main course objectives are to introduce students to the exciting world of metamaterials designed for optical and mechanical applications. Focus is on its most important physical concepts and fabrication techniques.
ContentMetamaterials are artificial designer materials with properties that may not be found in nature. They can be designed to possess unique electromagnetic or mechanical properties, which allow to explore new physical phenomena such as negative refraction and negative Poisson's ratio, negative compressibility transitions, perfect lenses, optical and mechanical cloaking. In addition, metamaterials are promising candidates to improve the environment by enhancing energy harvesting from the sun.

Topics to be covered: Metal optics and plasmonics, metamaterials and metasurfaces, epsilon-near-zero (ENZ) materials, negative refraction, negative Poisson ratio materials, plasmonic-enhanced light harvesting.

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ECTS credits2 credits
ExaminersH. Galinski
Typeungraded semester performance
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionRepetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit.
Additional information on mode of examinationOral presentation

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