Metamaterials, Gyroscopes, and two century-old problems in number theory

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Abstract

We discuss the electrodynamics of slowly rotating metamaterials as observed in their rest frame of reference, and present a corresponding first order polarizability theory. A formulation governing the response of an arbitrary array of scatterers to excitation under rotation is provided and used to explore the rotation footprint properties, whith applications to non-reciprocal dynamics, rotation sensors and optical gyroscopes. The metamaterial sensitivity to rotation is rigorously defined, and the associated physical mechanisms are exposed. These can be intimately related to two century-old problems in number theory: the no-three-in-line problem, and the Heilbronn triangle problem. New arrays, base on Erds solution to the former, are proposed. It is shown that structures inspired by Erds solution may achieve rotation sensitivities that outperform that of the Sagnac loop gyroscope.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2020 14th International Congress on Artificial Materials for Novel Wave Phenomena, Metamaterials 2020
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages382-384
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9781728161044
DOIs
StatePublished - 27 Sep 2020
Event14th International Congress on Artificial Materials for Novel Wave Phenomena, Metamaterials 2020 - New York City, United States
Duration: 27 Sep 20203 Oct 2020

Publication series

Name2020 14th International Congress on Artificial Materials for Novel Wave Phenomena, Metamaterials 2020

Conference

Conference14th International Congress on Artificial Materials for Novel Wave Phenomena, Metamaterials 2020
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityNew York City
Period27/09/203/10/20

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