Optical Metamaterials: Qualitative Models: Introduction to Nano-Optics and Optical Metamaterials

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This textbook bridges the gap between university courses on electrodynamics and the knowledge needed to successfully address the problem of electrodynamics of metamaterials. It appeals to both experimentalists and theoreticians who are interested in the physical basics of metamaterials and plasmonics. Focusing on qualitative fundamental treatment as opposed to quantitative numerical treatment, it covers the phenomena of artificial magnetization at high frequencies, and discusses homogenization procedures and the basics of quantum dynamics in detail. By considering different phenomena it creates a self-consistent qualitative picture to explain most observable phenomena. This allows readers to develop a better understanding of the concepts, and helps to create a conceptual approach, which is especially important in educational contexts. This clearly written book includes problems and solutions for each chapter, which can be used for seminars and homework, as well as qualitative models that are helpful to students. Front Matter ....Pages i-xii Introduction to Optical Metamaterials: Motivation and Goals (Arkadi Chipouline, Franko Küppers)....Pages 1-21 Homogenization of Maxwell Equations—Macroscopic and Microscopic Approaches (Arkadi Chipouline, Franko Küppers)....Pages 23-46 Phenomenological Versus Multipole Models (Arkadi Chipouline, Franko Küppers)....Pages 47-90 Multipole Approach for Homogenization of Metamaterials: “Classical” Metamaterials (Arkadi Chipouline, Franko Küppers)....Pages 91-103 Applications of the “Classical” Metamaterial Model—Optical Activity and Electromagnetically Induced Transparency (Arkadi Chipouline, Franko Küppers)....Pages 105-123 Applications of the “Classical” Metamaterial Model—Metamaterials with Interaction Between Meta-Atoms (Arkadi Chipouline, Franko Küppers)....Pages 125-144 Applications of the “Classical” Metamaterial Model—Disordered Metamaterials (Arkadi Chipouline, Franko Küppers)....Pages 145-166 Applications of the “Classical” Metamaterial Model—Nonlinear Metamaterials: Multipole (Second Order) and Third Order Nonlinearities (Arkadi Chipouline, Franko Küppers)....Pages 167-189 Multipole Approach for Homogenization of Metamaterials: “Quantum” Metamaterials (Arkadi Chipouline, Franko Küppers)....Pages 191-204 Application of the Model of “Quantum” Metamaterials: Metamaterial Caused Enhancement of Nonlinear Response (Arkadi Chipouline, Franko Küppers)....Pages 205-224 Application of the Model of “Quantum” Metamaterials: Regular and Stochastic Dynamics of Nanolaser (Spaser) (Arkadi Chipouline, Franko Küppers)....Pages 225-255 Plane Wave Propagation in Metamaterials with Gain (Arkadi Chipouline, Franko Küppers)....Pages 257-270 Relaxation of Inverted Quantum System Coupled with Metallic Nanoobjects (Arkadi Chipouline, Franko Küppers)....Pages 271-285 On the Question of Radiative Losses in the Frame of Classic and Quantum Formalism (Arkadi Chipouline, Franko Küppers)....Pages 287-305 Back Matter ....Pages 307-318