Metamaterials-by-Design

Theory, Technologies, and Vision

1st Edition - April 4, 2024
Editors: Andrea Alù, Nader Engheta, Andrea Massa, Giacomo Oliveri
Language: English
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Metamaterials-by-Design: Theory, Technologies, and Vision is devoted to a comprehensive review of the latest advancements and current trends in the field of system-level-oriented metamaterial design methods, technologies, and future perspectives.

Starting from the theoretical and methodological motivations of this research and covering macro-scale performance-driven design of volumetric and planar metamaterials, the book introduces advanced task-oriented modeling approaches. The approaches discussed include specific reference to their multi-scale / multi-physics customization in recent metamaterial science and engineering. In the introduction of these concepts there is particular attention paid to the illustration of the physical mechanisms and phenomena at the basis of the field manipulation capabilities enabled by metamaterials.

Then, a wide set of recent application examples in microwave, terahertz, photonics, and optics scenarios is reviewed, highlighting the logical and methodological interconnections among the different domains. For example, contributions from industry and academic perspectives on active and passive metamaterial-enhanced devices for communications and sensing are included. The final part of the volume is aimed at providing a perspective regarding the current trends, future research, and application tracks in system-performance-driven metamaterial design methodologies and technologies, included potential applications in future reconfigurable and cognitive materials.

Metamaterials-by-Design is suitable for researchers and engineers in academia and R&D in industry working in materials science, engineering, and related applications areas.

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Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
Part 1: Concepts, ideas, and methodologies in Metamaterial-by-Design
Chapter 1: Metamaterials-by-Design: introduction and paradigm
Abstract
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Overview of the volume
1.3. Conclusions and acknowledgments
References
Chapter 2: Task-oriented modeling and design of metasurfaces
Abstract
2.1. Design and modeling of local metasurfaces
2.2. Multi-physics methodology
References
Chapter 3: Task-oriented design of metamaterials: principles and methodologies
Abstract
3.1. Introduction and framework
3.2. Property-oriented versus task-oriented MTM design and the MbD loop
3.3. Inverse problem-based approaches for task-oriented MTM synthesis
3.4. Artificial intelligence for task-oriented MTM analysis and digital twin implementations
3.5. Task-oriented design approaches based on deterministic and evolutionary optimization strategies and applicative examples
3.6. Conclusions and outlook
References
Part 2: Applications of Metamaterials-by-Design paradigm in microwaves, terahertz, photonics, and optics for space, avionics, automotive, and medical scenarios
Chapter 4: Aperiodic metasurface synthesis techniques and designs
Abstract
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Sheet impedance boundary condition
4.3. Design of aperiodic metasurfaces using analytical formulations derived from network models
4.4. Design of aperiodic metasurfaces using numerical techniques based on integral equations
4.5. Chapter conclusion
4.6. Acknowledgments and sponsors
References
Chapter 5: Recent advancements in microwave MTM-powered application-oriented systems and devices
Abstract
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Topological synthesis of antenna radiation properties
5.3. Cloaking metasurfaces for compact radio platforms
5.4. Non-linear and waveform-dependent metasurfaces for smart antennas
5.5. Time-varying metamaterials and metasurfaces for complex wireless environments
5.6. Conclusions
References
Chapter 6: Scattering-signature control via digital coding metasurfaces
Abstract
6.1. Introduction and background
6.2. Basic theory
6.3. Experimental validation
6.4. Conclusions and perspectives
References
Chapter 7: Task-oriented reconfigurable metasurfaces based on inverse design and temporal meta-systems
Abstract
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Active phase-change metasurfaces based on inverse design
7.3. Time-varying metasurfaces and antennas
7.4. Conclusions and outlook
References
Chapter 8: Deep learning in metasurface design and optimization
Abstract
8.1. Introduction to metasurface
8.2. Machine learning in metasurface design
8.3. Challenges and perspectives
References
Part 3: Academic and industrial vision on task-oriented metamaterial technologies
Chapter 9: Digital reconfigurable intelligent surfaces: on the impact of realistic reradiation models
Abstract
Acknowledgement
9.1. Introduction
9.2. System model
9.3. Optimization algorithm
9.4. Numerical results
9.5. Conclusions
References
Chapter 10: Task-oriented metamaterial technologies and applications: an industrial perspective
Abstract
10.1. Introduction
10.2. The challenge of multifunctional metamaterials
10.3. The challenge of multiscale modeling
10.4. The challenge of ultimate miniaturization
10.5. The challenge of SATCOM on the move applications
10.6. The challenge of sense and avoid for UAVs
10.7. The challenge of 6G communications
10.8. Conclusions
References
Chapter 11: Metamaterial technologies and applications: a mobile communications industrial perspective
Abstract
11.1. Introduction
11.2. Efficiency
11.3. Two sectors cell coverage for costs reduction
11.4. Coexistence with fixed satellite services (FSS)
11.5. Full-duplex
11.6. Dense urban coverage
11.7. Point-to-point communications
11.8. Conclusions
References
Index

Andrea Alù

Andrea Alù is the Founding Director and Einstein Professor at the Photonics Initiative, CUNY Advanced Science Research Center, St Nicholas Terrace, NY, USA. He received his Laurea (2001) and PhD (2007) from the University of Roma Tre, Italy, and, after a postdoc at the University of Pennsylvania, he joined the faculty of the University of Texas at Austin in 2009, where he was the Temple Foundation Endowed Professor until 2018. His research interests span over metamaterials, plasmonics, nano-optics, electromagnetics and acoustics. Dr. Alù is a Fellow of NAI, IEEE, AAAS, OSA, SPIE and APS, and has received several scientific awards, including the IEEE Kiyo Tomiyasu Award, the Vannevar Bush Faculty Fellowship from DoD, the ICO Prize in Optics, the NSF Alan T. Waterman award, the OSA Adolph Lomb Medal, and the URSI Issac Koga Gold Medal.

Nader Engheta

Dr. Nader Engheta is the H. Nedwill Ramsey Professor of Electrical and Systems Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He received the BS degree (with highest rank) in electrical engineering from the University of Tehran, the MS degree in electrical engineering and the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering (with a minor in physics) both from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). After spending one year as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Caltech and four years as a Senior Research Scientist at Kaman Sciences Corporation's Dikewood Division in Santa Monica, CA, he joined the faculty of the University of Pennsylvania, where he rose through the ranks and is currently H. Nedwill Ramsey Professor of Electrical and Systems Engineering. He is also a member of the Mahoney Institute of Neurological Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania, and holds secondary appointments in the Department of Bioengineering and the Department of Physics and Astronomy at University of Pennsylvania. He was the graduate group chair of electrical engineering from July 1993 to June 1997.

Affiliations and expertise

H. Nedwill Ramsey Professor of Electrical and Systems Engineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Andrea Massa

Andrea Massa is a Professor in Electromagnetic Fields at the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Mechanical Engineering, University of Trento, Italy, and Director of the network of federated laboratories “ELEDIA Research Center” located in Brunei, China, Czech Republic, France, Greece, Italy, Japan, Peru, Tunisia, and USA with more than 150 researchers.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor in Electromagnetic Fields at the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Mechanical Engineering, University of Trento, Italy

Giacomo Oliveri

Dr. Giacomo Oliveri is currently an Associate Professor at the Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science, University of Trento, Trento, Italy and a Board Member of the ELEDIA Research Center. His research work is mainly focused on electromagnetic direct and inverse problems, system-by-design and metamaterials, and antenna array synthesis.

Affiliations and expertise

Associate Professor, Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science, University of Trento, Trento, Italy