Strong diamagnetic response in split-ring-resonator metamaterials: Numerical study and two-loop model
We demonstrate that there is a strong diamagnetic response of metamaterials, consisting of open or closed split-ring resonators (SRRs). Detailed numerical work shows that for densely packed SRRs, the magnetic permeability {mu}({omega}) does not approach unity, as expected for frequencies lower and higher than the resonance frequency {omega}{sub 0}. Below {omega}{sub 0}, {mu}({omega}) gives values ranging from 0.9 to 0.6 depending of the width of the metallic ring, while above {omega}{sub 0}, {mu}({omega}) is close to 0.5. Closed rings have {mu} {approx} 0.5 over a wide frequency range independently of the width of the ring. A simple model that uses the inner and outer current loops of the SRRs can easily explain theoretically this strong diamagnetic response, which can be used in magnetic levitation.
- Research Organization:
- Ames Laboratory (AMES), Ames, IA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Science (SC)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-07CH11358
- OSTI ID:
- 974196
- Report Number(s):
- IS-J 7409
- Journal Information:
- Physical Review. B, Condensed Matter and Materials Physics, Journal Name: Physical Review. B, Condensed Matter and Materials Physics Journal Issue: 092401 Vol. 77; ISSN 1098-0121
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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