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Metamaterials: Physics and Engineering Explorations
Book cover
AuthorNader Engheta and Richard W. Ziolkowski
LanguageEnglish
SubjectEngineering, physics, and applications of Metamaterials
GenreScience, Physics, Material science
PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons & IEEE Press
Publication date
2006
Publication placeUSA
Media typeHardcover book
Pages440
ISBN9780471761020
OCLC61757037
LC Class2007270747

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 potential 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 also consists of original research papers by researchers in the field, who are knowledgeable about metamaterials, and who have made significant contributions, during metamaterials short history.[note 1] These persons were invited to present their discoveries and some conclusions, while researching metamateirals. Included in their findings are the state of the art developments 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 organizational format relates the SNG and DNG metamaterials into one class. This class is described by its common structure which is the subwavelength size of the inclusions, and the periodicity of the structure. 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.

Coverage

The book presents broad coverage of electromagnetic metamaterials. Coverage also includes 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]

Notes

  1. ^ In this book's preface, the authors refer to the other contributors as "experts who are active in this area of research" p. xv.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f IEEE Explore Digital Library (2010). "Metamaterials  : Physics and Engineering Explorations" (Books - Metamaterials section). IEEE. Retrieved 2010-05-01.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Google Books (2006). Metamaterials: physics and engineering explorations (Book Overview). Google Books. Retrieved 2010-05-01. {{cite book}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  3. ^ Results 1 - 10 of about 221 citing Engheta: Metamaterials: physics and engineering explorations
  4. ^ 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 {{citation}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  5. ^ Engheta, Nader; et al. (May, 2010). "Current research programs of the Engheta Group" (Current research programs of the). U-Penn Engineering. Retrieved 2010-05-02. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Explicit use of et al. in: |first= (help)
  6. ^ 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. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  7. ^ a b "Metamaterials, Physics and Engineering Explorations" (Book review. Free PDF download). SciTech Book News. 30 (3). Book News Inc. (Magazine/Journal): 134. September 2006. ISSN 0196-6006. Retrieved 2010-05-02.
  8. ^ a b c Engheta, Nader (2006). "Preface excerpt" (Free PDF download). John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Retrieved 2010-05-02. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)


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