Metamaterials: Physics and Engineering Explorations
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| Author | Nader Engheta and Richard W. Ziolkowski |
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| Language | English |
| Subject | Engineering, physics, and applications of Metamaterials |
| Genre | Science, Physics, Material science |
| Publisher | John Wiley & Sons & IEEE Press |
Publication date | 2006 |
| Publication place | USA |
| Media type | Hardcover book |
| Pages | 440 |
| ISBN | 9780471761020 |
| OCLC | 61757037 |
Metamaterials: Physics and Engineering Explorations is a book length introduction to the fundamental research and advancements in electromagnetic composite substances known as electromagnetic metamaterials. The discussion encompasses examination of the physics of metamaterial interactions, the designs, and the perspectives of engineering regarding these materials. Also included throughout the book are an affluence potential of applications, which are discussed at various points in each section of each chapter. The book encompasses a variety of theoretical, numerical, and experimental perspectives.[1][2]
This book has been cited by 221 other peer reviewed research efforts, mostly peer-reviewed science articles.[3]
Authors
Nader Engheta received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (with a minor in Physics), in 1982 from the California Institute of Technology. Currently, he is a Professor of Electrical and Systems Engineering, and Professor of Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania. His current research activities include metamaterials and plasmonics, nano-optics and nanophotonics, bio-inspired sensing and imaging, miniaturized antennas and nanoantennas.[4][5]
Research
Nader Engheta and Richard W. Ziolkowski, are both authors and editors of this book. Through their respective research, both Engheta and Ziolkowski have each contributed significantly to advancing metamaterials. Ziolkowski has been described as being at the leading edge of metamaterials research since a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) workshop, in November, 1999.
The content of the book is also written by others, termed "experts", who have also contributed significantly to this field. [note 1] These persons were invited to present their discoveries and some conclusions, while researching metamateirals. Included in their findings are the highest state of development in applications for antennas, waveguides, and related devices, and components.[1][2][6][7]
Scope
The first chapter opens with a very brief overview of the history of metamaterials. Afterwards, a history treatment is interspersed throughout the book, which frames the discussion of the related section or chapter. The organizational structure of the book begins with dividing the subject, electromagnetic metamaterials, into two major classes of metamaterials. The first major class is the SNG and DNG metamaterials, and the second major class is EBG structured metamaterials.[1][2][8]
The structure of the material relates the SNG and DNG metamaterials into one class. It is the common structure for negative index metamaterials, also known as left-handed materials. The size of the inclusions, and the spacing between them are below wavelength distances of the given electromagnetic radiation. The inclusions, or cells, are artificially arrayed into an ordered, repeating pattern, of equal dimensions and equidistant spacing. Such structures are then conceptually described as being homogenous and as effective media.[1][2][8]
EBG metamaterials, on the other hand, can be described by other periodic media concepts.
These classes are sub-divided further into their three-dimensional (3D volumetric) and two-dimensional (2D planar or surface) realizations. Examples of the aforementioned types of metamaterials are provided and their known and anticipated properties are described.[1][2][8]
In all, there are 14 chapters, along with a preface by the authors.
Results
The content of the book results in wide ranging coverage of electromagnetic metamaterials. Coverage incluces theoretical, numerical, and experimental perspectives of the contributors. along with current and intended applications. The extensive peer reviewed article reference lists, at the end of each chapter, are noteworthy.[1][2][7]
External links
- What Nature Cannot Provide, Engineers Invent Author interview article - University of Arizona, 'a best selling book'.
- JOM Book Review Program. Reviews this book. 05/6/2008
Notes
- ^ In this book's preface, the authors refer to the other contributors as "experts who are active in this area of research" p. xv.
References
- ^ a b c d e f IEEE Explore Digital Library (2010). "Metamaterials : Physics and Engineering Explorations" (Books - Metamaterials section). IEEE. Retrieved 2010-05-01.
- ^ a b c d e f Google Books (2006). Metamaterials: physics and engineering explorations (Book Overview). Google Books. Retrieved 2010-05-01.
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- ^ Miller, Marguerite (Editor); Woulard, Natalie (Associate editor) (2005-09-27), "Nader Engheta: Ramsey Professor of Electrical & Systems Engineering" (Biography ofProf. Nader Engheta), University of Pennsylvania Almanac, 52 (05), retrieved 2010-05-02
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Stiles, Ed (2009-11-13). "What Nature Cannot Provide, Engineers Invent" (Interview and information article in Arizona Engineering Online - the news service of the UA College of Engineering.). University of Arizona - "Arizona Engineering Online". Retrieved 2010-05-02.
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Engheta, Nader (2006). "Preface excerpt" (Free PDF download). John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Retrieved 2010-05-02.
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