Motion Sensor Monitors Movement Via Radio Waves
Scientists from Duke University and Institut Langevin have created a new type of motion sensor based on metamaterials and radio waves.
Dynamically Tuning Dielectric Metamaterial with Light to Control Electromagnetic Waves
Duke University researchers have constructed the world's first metal-free, dynamically tunable metamaterial for electromagnetic wave control.
Scientists Develop Lightweight, Flexible Metamaterial using Graphene and Aluminum Oxide
A new type of metamaterial promises to be super-light and incredibly strong.
‘Photonic Doping’ of Metamaterials
Photonic doping is the new, simpler method of creating metamaterials -- and it's just the beginning of some amazing new scientific concepts.
Scientists Invent Self-Deconstructing Lithium-Ion Battery that Dissolves in Water
Scientists prove a practical, self-destructing battery that can dissolve in water 3x faster compared to other transient devices documented in previous research studies.
Engineers Develop Metamaterial-Enabled Antennas to Improve Satellite Communications
Metamaterial-enabled antenna created by Penn State engineers
Penn State engineers have used a tunable, lightweight metamaterial to build an antenna system that could improve satellite communications. Previo... Read More...
Metamaterial Muffles Aircraft Engines
Engineers have found a way to make flights quieter by blocking the sound of aircraft engines. Their invention is a lightweight membrane that reduces low-frequency sounds, such as the hum of an engine. Planes ty... Read More...
Metamaterial Eliminates Need for Phase Shifters to Steer Radar Beams
Widespread use of drones and self-driving cars seems inevitable. However, these autonomous vehicles will require sensors that are cheap enough for commercial use. Military radar is powerful and accurate, bu... Read More...
Researchers Develop New Flexible Metamaterial Absorbers to Suppress EM Radiation
A team of Hanyang University researchers in South Korea have developed flexible, electromagnetic metamaterial absorbers to reduce radiation from electronic devices. These absorbers resemble tiny “snake-shaped” unit cells and have unique properties not found in nature.
‘Meta Mirror” Invented by University of Texas at Austin Researchers
A new thin-film, nonlinear metasurface was produced by Cockrell School of Engineering researchers that could improve the development of nonlinear laser systems.