Metamaterials, Invisibility and Perfect Lenses - Frontiers in Natural Sciences 2025

Delve into cutting-edge developments in electromagnetism during this Dean's Annual Lecture from Imperial College London's Faculty of Natural Sciences, where Sir John Pendry illuminates the fascinating world of metamaterials. Discover how these revolutionary materials with extraordinary electromagnetic properties are reshaping our understanding of imaging systems, advancing communication technologies, transforming energy applications, and bringing science fiction concepts like invisibility closer to reality. Throughout the 70-minute presentation, gain insights into the fundamental principles and potential applications of these engineered materials that promise to revolutionize multiple fields of science and technology.