Graphic of 'Nanostructed Metamaterial' (IMAGE)

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Graphic of 'Nanostructed Metamaterial'

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This graphic depicts a new "nanostructured metamaterial" -- layers of silver and titanium oxide and tiny components called quantum dots -- to dramatically change the properties of light. Researchers are working to perfect the metamaterials, which might be capable of ultra-efficient transmission of light, with potential applications including advanced solar cells and quantum computing. Findings and this image appeared in the journal Science in April.

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