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Chih-Yu Chen^1,2, Ming-Chien Hsu³, C D Hu¹

¹National Taiwan University, 106319 Taipei, Taiwan.

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Negative refractive index (NRI), previously exclusive to metamaterials, is now achievable in Dirac semimetals (DSM). This discovery opens new avenues for electromagnetic applications by leveraging unique electron properties in DSM.

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Area of Science:

Condensed Matter Physics
Materials Science
Electromagnetism

Background:

Negative refractive index (NRI) has historically been confined to metamaterials.
Electrons in Dirac semimetals (DSM) possess unique properties like zero effective mass.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the possibility of achieving NRI in Dirac semimetals (DSM).
To explore the underlying physical mechanisms responsible for NRI in DSM.

Main Methods:

Theoretical calculations were performed to analyze electromagnetic responses in DSM.
The study examined the interplay of quantum vacuum polarization and temperature corrections.

Main Results:

Calculations confirm the existence of NRI in DSM, a phenomenon not previously observed in such materials.
NRI in DSM arises from quantum effects and resonance with Dirac cone structures.
The effect is observable across a broad range of frequencies, including the gigahertz range at room temperature.

Conclusions:

Dirac semimetals (DSM) offer a novel platform for realizing negative refractive index (NRI) beyond metamaterials.
The findings suggest potential applications in microwave and optical devices operating at room temperature.