Metamaterials

MIT’s Microscopic Metamaterials Defy Supersonic Impacts

MIT’s Microscopic Metamaterials Defy Supersonic Impacts

Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes

Metamaterials with specific microstructures outperform solid materials in resisting supersonic impacts, offering potential for advanced protective solutions. (Artist’s concept.) Credit: SciTechDaily.com High-speed ...

Dynamic diagnosis of metamaterials through laser-induced vibrational signatures

Dynamic diagnosis of metamaterials through laser-induced vibrational signatures

Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes

Meza, L. R., Das, S. & Greer, J. R. Strong, lightweight, and recoverable three-dimensional ceramic nanolattices. Science 345, 1322–1326 (2014). Article  CAS  ...