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Quantum metamaterials in the microwave and optical ranges

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: Quantum metamaterials generalize the concept of metamaterials (artificial optical media) to the case when their optical properties are determined by the interplay of quantum effects in the constituent ‘artificial atoms’ with the electromagnetic field modes in the system. The theoretical investigation of these structures demonstrated that a number of new effects (such as quantum birefringence, strongly nonclassical states of light, etc.) are to be expected, prompting the efforts on their fabrication and experimental investigation. Here we provide a summary of the principal features of quantum metamaterials and review the current state of research in this quickly developing field, which bridges quantum optics, quantum condensed matter theory and quantum information processing.

Source: EPJ Quantum Technology

DOI: 10.1140/epjqt/s40507-016-0040-x

Authors: Alexandre M Zagoskin, Didier Felbacq, Emmanuel Rousseau

Institutions: National University of Science and Technology, Loughborough University, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Université de Montpellier, Laboratoire Charles Coulomb

Language: English

Topic: Metamaterials and Metasurfaces Applications

Subfield: Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,190

Funders: Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council