
Les métamatériaux sont des structures artificielles qui présentent des propriétés électromagnétiques, acoustique, or mechanical properties unattainable in natural materials, achieved through subwavelength patterning and tailored unit cell design. This domain explores negative refractive indices, cloaking, superlensing, tunable responses, and anisotropic behavior across microwave, terahertz, optical, and acoustic regimes. Advances in metasurfaces, plasmonics, chiral configurations, and nonlinear effects enable unprecedented control over wave propagation, polarization, and dispersion. Our continuously updated compilation hereafter presents the latest peer-reviewed research and patented technologies addressing fabrication techniques, theoretical modeling, device integration, and application-specific innovations critical for next-generation sensing, imaging, communication, and stealth technologies:
Voici notre dernière sélection de publications et de brevets mondiaux en anglais sur les métamatériaux, parmi de nombreuses revues scientifiques en ligne, classées et axées sur l'indice de réfraction négatif, les métamatériaux électromagnétiques, les métamatériaux acoustiques, les cristaux photoniques, les métamatériaux plasmoniques, les métasurfaces, les métamatériaux chiraux, les métamatériaux hyperboliques, les métamatériaux accordables, les métamatériaux non linéaires, les absorbeurs à métamatériaux, les antennes à métamatériaux, les métamatériaux, l'occultation par métamatériaux, les filtres à métamatériaux, les résonateurs à métamatériaux, la dispersion des métamatériaux, la bande interdite des métamatériaux, le contrôle de la polarisation des métamatériaux et les superlentilles à métamatériaux.
Construction of near-? multiple chiral exceptional points in momentum space of photonic crystal slabs
Published on 2026-06-03 by Jingyu Zhang, Yang Gao, Tianfu Ma, Wenjia Li, Weimin Ye and Jianlong Liu @IOP SCIENCE
Abstract: Exceptional points (EPs) in optical systems have attracted considerable attention because of their nontrivial topological properties and unusual physical effects. Among them, scattering EPs are particularly appealing for describing chiral response through the scattering matrix. Photonic crystal slabs offer a versatile platform for studying chiral scattering EPs in momentum space, where their topological evolution can be conveniently accessed and engineered. In this work, a convenient approach is[...]
Our summary: This study presents a method to construct multiple chiral exceptional points (EPs) in the momentum space of photonic crystal slabs. The research identifies and analyzes the evolution of these EPs near the Γ point, highlighting their potential for polarization conversion. The findings suggest practical applications for controlling chiral EPs in optical metadevices.
chiral exceptional points, photonic crystal slabs, momentum space, topological properties
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Unpolarized electrochemical structural color pixel
Patent published on the 2026-05-21 in WO under Ref WO2026106366 by UNIV EWHA IND COLLABORATION [KR] (Hyun Jerome Kartham [kr], Kim Min-ji [kr])
Abstract: The present application relates to an unpolarized electrochemical structural color pixel. According to embodiments of the present application, the unpolarized structural color pixel can dynamically express vivid and diverse colors without depending on specific polarization (that is, under non-polarizer conditions) by integration of an electrochemical deposition-dissolution technique of a metal and a nanohole metasurface of a dielectric layer.[...]
Our summary: The application describes an unpolarized electrochemical structural color pixel. It can dynamically display various colors without requiring specific polarization. This is achieved through electrochemical deposition-dissolution and a nanohole metasurface.
electrochemical, structural color, pixel, metasurface
Patent
Coherent mid-infrared light emitters
Patent published on the 2026-05-21 in US under Ref US20260140282 by UNIV NORTHEASTERN [US] (Tadigadapa Srinivas [us], Farazi Soheil [us])
Abstract: [0000] The present disclosure provides a mid-infrared thermal emitter comprising a phononic substrate, a dielectric layer bonded to the phononic substrate with a periodic grating structure formed thereon, and a membrane heater integrated with the phononic substrate. The thermal emitter is configured to produce narrowband coherent emission in the mid-infrared wavelength range between 10 micrometers and 12 micrometers with a quality factor greater than 100. The disclosure also provides a method of[...]
Our summary: The disclosure presents a mid-infrared thermal emitter utilizing a phononic substrate and a dielectric layer with a periodic grating structure. It achieves narrowband coherent emission in the 10 to 12 micrometer range with a quality factor exceeding 100. A method for fabricating a coherent light-emitting metasurface is also provided, involving the creation of a composite structure and periodic grating patterns for coherent light emission between 3 and 50 micrometers.
mid-infrared, thermal emitter, phononic substrate, coherent emission
Patent
Photonic crystal fiber with integrated mode adaptor
Patent published on the 2026-05-20 in EP under Ref EP4745635 by NKT PHOTONICS AS [DK] (Jens Kristian LyngsØe [dk])
Abstract: An optical fiber for mode adaption, comprising: a first longitudinal section extending from a first end facet, said first longitudinal section being configured to guide a first mode; a second longitudinal section extending from a second end facet, said second longitudinal section being configured to guide a second mode; a third longitudinal section located between said first and second sections; a cladding background material having a refractive index n1; a first cladding region comprising solid[...]
Our summary: The optical fiber features a first section for guiding a first mode and a second section for guiding a second mode. It includes a third section with partially collapsed holes for mode adaptation. The cladding regions are designed to confine the respective modes based on their refractive indices.
Photonic crystal fiber, mode adaptor, optical fiber, refractive index
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Photodetector comprising a photonic crystal structure optically coupled to an active layer with improved quantum efficiency
Patent published on the 2026-05-14 in AU under Ref AU2024381106 by ECOLE CENTRALE DE LYON (Drouard Emmanuel, Sarelli Eirini, Seassal Christian, Wood Thomas, Bony Pierre-yves)
Abstract: The invention relates to a photodetector comprising a support layer, a lattice structure and an active layer. The lattice structure, referred to as photonic crystal structure, comprises a structured layer formed of patterns (22.1) and of a continuous sublayer (22.2) with a non-zero constant thickness eccs, the patterns (22.1) widening in a direction oriented towards the continuous sublayer (22.2). Moreover, the photonic crystal structure has dimensions such that the structured layer forms a phot[...]
Our summary: The invention describes a photodetector with a photonic crystal structure that enhances quantum efficiency. It includes a support layer, a lattice structure, and an active layer. The structured layer forms a photonic crystal that supports guided modes, which are optically confined in the structured layer and the active layer.
Photodetector, Photonic crystal, Quantum efficiency, Optical coupling
Patent
Method and system for a generative artificial intelligence based sensor design synthesis of metamaterial
Patent published on the 2026-05-13 in EP under Ref EP4742075 by TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LTD [IN] (Bandyopadhyay Soma [in], Chatterjee Subhasri [in], Datta Anish [in], Chakravarty Tapas [in], Pal Arpan [in])
Abstract: The embodiments of the present disclosure herein address unresolved problems of unavailability of a scalable framework to enable large spectrum of optical response-design combination with reduced computing time. Further, there are limitations in the choice of features to obtain the desired sensitivity. Embodiments herein provide a method and system for a generative artificial intelligence (GenAl) based sensor design synthesis of metamaterial. Herein, the sensor design synthesis framework is base[...]
Our summary: This disclosure presents a method for designing sensors using generative AI to synthesize metamaterials. It addresses the challenges of scalability and computing time in achieving a wide range of optical responses. The framework optimizes sensor sensitivity by leveraging deep generative models and numerical simulations.
generative AI, sensor design, metamaterials, deep learning
Patent
Topological phase transition induced by modulating unit cells in photonic Lieb lattice
Published on 2026-05-12 by Zhi-Kang Xiong, Y Liu (???), Xiying Fan and Bin Zhou @IOP SCIENCE
Abstract: Topological photonics was embarked from realizing the first-order chiral state in gyromagnetic media, but its higher-order states were mostly studied in dielectric lattice instead. In this paper we theoretically unveil a hierarchy of topological phases under broken time-reversal symmetry, which include the first-order Chern, and the second-order dipole, quadrupole phases. Concretely, by relaxing a certain spatial symmetry of unit cell, versatile topological phases including both edge and corner [...]
Our summary: This study reveals a hierarchy of topological phases in a photonic Lieb lattice under broken time-reversal symmetry. It identifies first-order Chern and second-order dipole and quadrupole phases by modulating unit cell symmetry. The findings may enhance sublattice engineering for robust waveguides and integrated photonic circuits.
Topological phase transition, Photonic Lieb lattice, Time-reversal symmetry, Gyromagnetic photonic crystals
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System and method for real time multi-frequency operation using metasurface-based mechanically controlled tunable polarization conversion
Patent published on the 2026-05-06 in EP under Ref EP4738612 by TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LTD [IN] (Banerjee Amartya [in], Naveen Bhukya [in], Chakravarty Tapas [in], Kumar Achanna Anil [in], Ghatak Rowdra [in])
Abstract: Polarization is a parameter that plays a pivotal role in communication during transmission and reception of signals. Presence of lumped elements along a signal path or around a region of interaction of incoming waves with surface may trigger distortion in the signals, leading to loss or damage of information. Generally, electronic lumped components are used but their functional abilities are limited during practical operations. The present disclosure addresses the unresolved problems of the conv[...]
Our summary: The system enables real-time multi-frequency operation through a metasurface-based polarization converter. It addresses signal distortion caused by lumped elements in traditional systems. The design allows control over operational parameters by adjusting the air-gap in a reflective unit cell.
metasurface, polarization conversion, multi-frequency operation, tunable design
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