Metamaterials, from the frontiers of imagination to quantum realities

Metamaterials, from the frontiers of imagination to quantum realities

Metamaterials are an amazing group of engineered materials that allow us to precisely control waves such as light, sound, and heat. In this seminar, we will review the path of formation and evolution of metamaterials from their early stages to their new horizons in the quantum world. In the first part, we will be introduced to classical metamaterials and see how these materials can make objects almost invisible by bending the path of light, or achieve a kind of “sound cloak” and “thermal cloak” by guiding sound and heat, achievements that may seem fantastic at first glance, but are based on precise physical principles. Then we enter a new realm called quantum metamaterials; where phenomena such as superposition and quantum entanglement pave the way for advanced technologies in fields such as quantum computing, secure communications, and ultra-sensitive sensors. This webinar is held in simple and practical language for all science enthusiasts, whether you are an expert or simply curious.