Metamaterials to Metasurfaces: Shaping Light from Theory to Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Since the discovery of metamaterials—artificially engineered structures with unique properties—and the advancement to metasurfaces, which are the 2D counterparts made up of sub-wavelength meta-atoms, we have seen a shift from conventional, bulky optical elements to novel, ultra-thin planar components. These innovative elements address the limitations of their predecessors by providing compact focusing platforms, thereby facilitating the miniaturization of optical devices through reductions in size and complexity. This underscores the importance of exploring potential methods for mass production. The concept of plasmonic metasurfaces dates back to ancient times when glassmakers used noble metal particles to color glass and potters created luster decorations on ceramics. Today, metal-based meta-atoms can manipulate light beyond diffraction limits and significantly enhance local electromagnetic field intensity through surface plasmons.

This Special Issue provides a place where researchers interested in the field of metamaterials/metasurfaces can find or disseminate the most recent discoveries from the theoretical point of view to applications and final devices.

Dr. Sorina Iftimie
Dr. Oana Rasoga
Guest Editors

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