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ZHANG Jian-fa, YUAN Xiao-dong, QIN Shi-qiao. Tunable terahertz and optical metamaterials[J]. Chinese Optics, 2014, 7(3): 349-364. doi: 10.3788/CO.20140703.0349
Citation: ZHANG Jian-fa, YUAN Xiao-dong, QIN Shi-qiao. Tunable terahertz and optical metamaterials[J]. Chinese Optics, 2014, 7(3): 349-364. doi: 10.3788/CO.20140703.0349

Tunable terahertz and optical metamaterials

doi: 10.3788/CO.20140703.0349
  • Received Date: 16 Dec 2013
  • Rev Recd Date: 18 Feb 2014
  • Publish Date: 25 May 2014
  • This paper reviews recent developments of tunable THz and optical metamaterials and gives insights into the trend of future research in this field as well as the potential applications. It can be expected that tunable metamaterials will remain to be a hot topic in metamaterials and their developments may lead to a revolution in optical devices and systems and make a deep impact on the development of photonic and THz technology.

     

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