Breakthrough Science Primer: Metamaterials

The ability to save a building from crumbling, holographic beamforming, invisibility — these may sound like the superpowers of a comic book superhero, but they’re actually just some of the many applications of metamaterials. These materials derive their unique properties not from the materials themselves but from the arranged patterns of their structures and have the potential to transform the way we live. Partner Alessandro Levi recently published a thought paper on metamterials that will help you get smart fast on these breakthrough materials. You can also explore more likely advances that are on the horizon across the semiconductor and advanced materials industries in our Breakthrough Science Roadmap.

• Thought Paper: Metamaterials
• Blogs: Graphene: The Miracle Material, Metamaterials, Metamaterials — Part II, Metamaterials — Part III
• Breakthrough Science Roadmap Prediction: Graphene-based electronics by 2035

If you are interested in the latest advances in metamaterials, follow Prime Movers Lab Partner Alessandro Levi on Twitter at @alessandrolev.

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