Thermal transport is a fundamental mechanism of energy transfer process quite distinct from
wave propagation phenomena. It can be manipulated well beyond the possibilities offered …

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has advanced material research that were previously intractable,
for example, the machine learning (ML) has been able to predict some unprecedented …

Transformation theory, active control and inverse design have been mainstream in creating
free-form metamaterials. However, existing frameworks cannot simultaneously satisfy the …

Compared with conventional topological insulator that carries topological state at its
boundaries, the higher-order topological insulator exhibits lower-dimensional gapless …

The structural periodicity in photonic crystals guarantees the crystal's effective energy band
structure, which is the fundamental cornerstone of topological and moiré physics. However …

Active metadevices with external excitations exhibit significant potential for advanced heat
regulation. Nonetheless, conventional inputs, like heating/cooling and introducing …

In material science, the development of metamaterials is crucial for advancing various
technological applications. However, most metamaterial designs are still case by case due …

Thermal nonreciprocity plays a vital role in chip heat dissipation, energy-saving design, and
high-temperature hyperthermia, typically realized through the use of advanced …

The topological physics has sparked intensive investigations into topological lattices in
photonic, acoustic, and mechanical systems, powering counterintuitive effects otherwise …

Metasurface, comprising subwavelength unit cells, offers a flexible modulation of the optical
phase. However, traditional metasurfaces are typically engineered to function solely in one …