Metamaterial devices for wave control

This lecture explores the development of metamaterial devices for wave control, focusing on applications in various fields such as GPS, telecoms, renewable energy, and medical imaging. The instructor discusses the need for miniaturized microwave systems and the challenges in designing single components and networks. The lecture delves into subwavelength wave control, topological wave control, and active wave control, showcasing the properties of natural materials and the transition from nature to the lab. It also covers deep-subwavelength propagation, Bragg mirrors, hybridization band gaps, and topological filters, highlighting the experimental validation and practical applications of these concepts.