Microfluidics and Nanophotonics: Science and Engineering – serie

Metamaterials and metasurfaces are developing exciting new frontier researches on reconfigurable materials with promising applications on tunable and active devices. The combination of metamaterials and microsystems not only uncap the controllability limits of optical metamaterials, but also pave the way for vast applications. This book focuses on structural reconfiguration of metasurfaces and metamaterials using microsystems, which have previously been developed for tiny machines and droplets formations. It covers multi-disciplinary researches on reconfigurable metamaterials and metasurfaces revealing their potential applications on densely integrated devices with working frequencies ranging from GHz to infrared region. Topics like MEMS metamaterials, frequency selective surface, photonic reconfigurable metasurfaces, and microfluidic metamaterials are just a few examples, which present lively research communities within the scope of this book. This book is intended for undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in fundamental science and technology of micro-optics and artificial materials, researchers in the field of reconfigurable and tunable metamaterials, and engineers working on tunable lens, Lidar, beam steering devices, or other applications.

Metamaterials and metasurfaces are developing exciting new frontier researches on reconfigurable materials with promising applications on tunable and active devices. The combination of metamaterials and microsystems not only uncap the controllability limits of optical metamaterials, but also pave the way for vast applications. This book focuses on structural reconfiguration of metasurfaces and metamaterials using microsystems, which have previously been developed for tiny machines and droplets formations. It covers multi-disciplinary researches on reconfigurable metamaterials and metasurfaces revealing their potential applications on densely integrated devices with working frequencies ranging from GHz to infrared region. Topics like MEMS metamaterials, frequency selective surface, photonic reconfigurable metasurfaces, and microfluidic metamaterials are just a few examples, which present lively research communities within the scope of this book. This book is intended for undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in fundamental science and technology of micro-optics and artificial materials, researchers in the field of reconfigurable and tunable metamaterials, and engineers working on tunable lens, Lidar, beam steering devices, or other applications.

This book focuses on the application of micro and nano biosensors in microsystems, where an introduction to the fundamentals of various types of biosensors should be considered an integral element.After introducing the theoretical knowledge, authors discuss the application of biosensors in the detection of various biomolecules in combination with their own experience in the above research activities. In the process of introduction, authors keep abreast of the latest frontier research of biosensors to ensure that the book has sufficient novelty.From a practical point of view, this book bridges the gap between theoretical design and applied testing by frontline biomedical personnel in a more intuitive way. This book is aimed at graduate students majoring in micro/nano systems technology, instrument science and technology, and biomedical engineering, which is an interdisciplinary subject of electricity, optics, biology, mechanical engineering, modeling, and process technology.

Optofluidics integrates the fields of optics and microfluidics, providing novel functionalities with optical and fluidic property manipulations on the micro/nano meter scale. This book introduces the fundamentals and state-of-art for optofluidic technology and optofluidic devices, as well as its applications in biophysical analysis and detection. It covers the basic design principle and fabrication of optofluidic devices such as lens, grating and prism. It does not only demonstrate the optical property control with fluid manipulation, but also the optically driven fluids, such as laser induced jets, bubbles and nanodroplets in an optofluidic chip. The applications of optofluidic technology are highlighted in biophysical detection and analysis such as cell refractometer and bacteriophage detection. The book is intended for undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in optofluidic technology, researchers investigating photonics and microsystems, and engineers working on lab on a chip or other microfluidic applications.

This book explores the rapidly evolving field of acoustic metamaterials, focusing on their ability to manipulate sound waves through asymmetric transmission, acoustic focusing, and acoustic asymmetric focusing. It introduces innovative research methods and achievements, such as the use of underwater plate-like metamaterials, airborne metamaterials, and phase-controlled metamaterials to achieve precise control over sound propagation in 2D and 3D spaces. Readers will be particularly interested in the novel applications of these materials in medical ultrasound, underwater detection, acoustic communication, and noise reduction, as well as the development of advanced devices like broadband AF lenses and thermoacoustic phase-controlled metamaterials. The book is enriched with detailed illustrations, tables, and clear theoretical explanations, making complex concepts accessible. It provides valuable insights into the design and modulation of high-performance acoustic devices, offering both foundational knowledge and advanced techniques for practical applications. This work is particularly beneficial for researchers, engineers, and graduate students in acoustics, materials science, and related fields, as it bridges the gap between theoretical research and real-world applications.