Student written Research Laboratory Guidebook 2027Nagaoka University of Technology

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Metamaterials Laboratory

Associate Professor / TAMAYAMA Yasuhiro
  • Develop artificial optical materials: Metamaterials
  • Explore exotic optical and electromagnetic phenomena
  • Become a magician of optics

Associate Professor / TAMAYAMA Yasuhiro
Associate Professor Tamayama takes students’ questions seriously. They respond promptly to research concerns and inquiries. They also emphasize a balanced approach, encouraging students to work part-time and enjoy leisure time during breaks.

Research Content

Light(electromagnetic waves)plays an indispensable role in modern society, utilized in communication, measurement, and more. In this laboratory, we are developing technologies to control light with unprecedented precision using metamaterials, which are artificially engineered materials. Before the advent of metamaterials, control of light was achieved using natural substances(for example, glass lenses). However, the emergence of metamaterials, substances whose properties can be artificially designed, has opened up seemingly infinite possibilities for controlling light. Our laboratory designs metamaterials using electromagnetic field simulators, their fabrication and experimental testing.

Electromagnetic Wave Storage Experimental Apparatus

A Day in the Lab

In our laboratory, we engage in theoretical analyses, electromagnetic simulations, and experiments at our own pace. We are required to independently formulate our research plans, which our supervisor then reviews and adjusts as necessary. This process ensures that our research progresses actively and smoothly. Weekly research seminar is integral parts of our schedule, where we present and engage in in-depth discussions on our individual research projects. Additionally, the laboratory maintains core hours from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. During these hours, we are expected to conduct our research activities.

Weekly research seminar in the laboratory

Thesis Subjects

  • (B)Design and fabrication of Brewster metafilms for controlling group delay dispersion
  • (M)Design and fabrication of metasurfaces for atmospheric pressure microplasma generation using low-power electromagnetic waves
  • (M)Study of storage and release of electromagnetic waves using an optically tunable metasurface

The number of
PhD Graduates

0

Major employers of Graduates

  • Seiko Epson Corporation
  • Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.
  • Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd.
  • Members Co., Ltd.
  • VS Technology Corporation
  • Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.
  • Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
  • Sony semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation
  • DAISHO DENSHI CO.,Ltd.
  • Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Ltd.
Writer : YAMAMORI Yosuke, Electrical, Electronics and Information Engineering
(National Institute of Technology, Toyama College)