Metamaterials

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2009-04-15

2011-10-18

Ben, Loha (Department: 2873)

Optical: systems and elements

Optical modulator

Light wave temporal modulation

C359S237000, C359S238000, C033S030300, C330S004900, C455S281000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08040586

ABSTRACT:
One exemplary metamaterial is formed from a plurality of individual unit cells, at least a portion of which have a different permeability than others. The plurality of individual unit cells are arranged to provide a metamaterial having a gradient index along at least one axis. Such metamaterials can be used to form lenses, for example.

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