split-ring resonator

English

Noun

split-ring resonator (plural split-ring resonators)

1. (physics) A metamaterial component composed of pair of concentric annular rings with splits in them at opposite ends. The rings are made of a nonmagnetic metal, such as copper, and have a small gap between them.

References

• cite journal: R. A. Shelby, D. R. Smith, S. C. Nemat-Nasser, and S. Schultz. Microwave transmission through a two-dimensional, isotropic, left-handed metamaterial. Appl. Phys. Lett. 78, 489 (2001); DOI: 10.1063/1.1343489
• cite journal: R. A. Shelby, D. R. Smith, S. Schultz. Experimental Verification of a Negative Index of Refraction. Science 6 April 2001: Vol. 292. no. 5514, pp. 77 - 79 DOI: 10.1126/science.1058847 pmid:11292865