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 modelsthat are helpful to students.
Appeals to both, experimentalists and theorists who are interested in the physical basics of metamaterials and plasmonics
Supports learning and teaching with problems and solutions at the end of each topic
Provides a one semester course in optical nanophotonics/optical metamaterials with both lecture and seminar materials
Arkadi Chipouline
Homogenization of Maxwell Equations Interaction of Plasmonics and Quantum Ingredients Multipole Models Nano Photonics Nanomaterials for Optics Optical Metamaterials Optical Metamaterials Explained Phenomenological Electrodynamics Polaritons Textbook Plasmonics