1st Edition
by Benedikt A. Munk (Author)
A Convincing and Controversial Alternative Explanation of Metamaterials with a Negative Index of Refraction
In
a book that will generate both support and controversy, one of the
world's foremost authorities on periodic structures addresses several of
the current fashions in antenna design―most specifically, the popular
subject of double negative metamaterials. Professor Munk provides a
comprehensive theoretical electromagnetic investigation of the issues
and concludes that many of the phenomena claimed by researchers may be
impossible. While denying the existence of negative refraction, the
author provides convincing alternative explanations for some of the
experimental examples in the literature.
Although the debate on
this subject is just beginning, Professor Munk has received support by
various numerical simulations, winning him the encouragement of numerous
experts in the field. The issues that are raised here have not been
addressed thoroughly by the metamaterials community, and this book will
serve as a catalyst for much healthy debate and discussion.
Metamaterials: Critique and Alternatives
is destined to become a classic resource for graduate students and
researchers in electromagnetics, antenna theory, materials research, and
chemistry.
