Emergent Micro- and Nanomaterials for Optical, Infrared, and Terahertz Applications

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Driven by continuing pursuits in device miniaturization and performance improvement, emergent micro- and nanomaterials hold the keys to enabling next-generation technologies in optical, infrared, and terahertz applications, owing to their unique properties and strong responses in these frequency bands. Development of these fascinating materials has triggered a number of opportunities in the applied sciences, and some have even made their impact in the market. Emergent Micro- and Nanomaterials for Optical, Infrared, and Terahertz Applications reviews state-of-the-art developments in various emergent materials and their implementation in applications such as sensors, waveplates, communications, and light sources, among others. The book discusses the similarities, advantages, and limitations and offers a comparative of each material. This volume Covers all emergent materials (natural and artificial) that are promising for optical, infrared, and terahertz applications Comparatively analyzes these materials, elucidating their unique advantages, limitations, and application scopes Provides an up-to-date record on achievements and progress in cutting-edge optical, infrared, and terahertz applications Offers a comprehensive overview to connect multidisciplinary fields, such as materials, physics, and optics, to serve as a basis for future progress This book is a valuable reference for engineers, researchers, and students in the areas of materials and optics, as well as physics, and will benefit both junior- and senior-level researchers. Cover Half Title Series Title Copyright Contents Preface Editors Contributors Chapter 1 Introduction to Optical, Infrared, and Terahertz Frequency Bands Chapter 2 Theory of Electromagnetic Fields Chapter 3 Theoretical Design of Nanomaterials for Optical and Terahertz Applications Chapter 4 Plasmonic Materials and Their Applications Chapter 5 Artificial Metamaterials, Metasurfaces, and Their Applications Chapter 6 Low Loss Dielectric Materials and Their Applications Chapter 7 Chiral Metamaterials and Their Applications Chapter 8 Emerging Two-Dimensional Materials and Their Applications in Detection of Polarized Light Chapter 9 Phase Change Materials Chapter 10 Magnetic and Spintronic Materials and Their Applications Chapter 11 Soft and Flexible Materials and Their Applications Chapter 12 Piezoelectric Materials and Their Applications Chapter 13 Hybrid Perovskite Materials and Their Applications Chapter 14 Near-Infrared Organic Materials for Biological Applications Index