When light passes through materials, it typically changes direction and bends in predictable ways. This change in direction, ...

For the first time, scientists have demonstrated that negative refraction can be achieved using atomic arrays - without the need for artificially manufactured metamaterials. Scientists have long ...

Scientists have unveiled a groundbreaking material capable of bending light in such a way that it renders objects invisible. This technological marvel draws upon advanced concepts in metamaterials, ...

The Nature Index 2025 Research Leaders — previously known as Annual Tables — reveal the leading institutions and countries/territories in the natural and health sciences, according to their output in ...

Imagine shining a flashlight into a material and watching the light bend backward – or in an entirely unexpected direction – as if defying the law of physics. This phenomenon, known as negative ...

Metamaterial-based backward wave oscillators (BWOs) represent a significant advancement in the generation of coherent microwave radiation. These devices exploit engineered metamaterials—materials ...

The speed of light varies in materials, impacting fiber optics, laser systems, and semiconductor lithography through complex ...

With engineered microstructures, metamaterials enhance stealth capabilities, enabling advanced wave manipulation for improved military platform invisibility.