Introduction, History, and Selected Topics in Fundamental Theories of Metamaterials

This chapter contains sections titled:

• Introduction

• Wave Parameters in DNG Media

• FDTD Simulations of DNG Media

• Causality in DNG Media

• Scattering from a DNG Slab

• Backward Waves

• Negative Refraction

• Phase Compensation with a DNG Medium

• Dispersion Compensation in a Transmission Line Using a DNG Medium

• Subwavelength Focusing with a DNG Medium

• Metamaterials with a Zero Index of Refraction

• Summary

• References