MetaMaterials are a new class of ordered nanocomposites that exhibit exceptional properties not readily observed in nature. These properties arise from qualitatively new response functions that are: (1) not observed in the constituent materials and (2) result from the inclusion of artificially fabricated, extrinsic, low dimensional inhomogeneities.

At the heart of the metamaterial advantage lies the physics of "small-scale". The physics at small scale is different than in bulk owing to, for instance, quantum confinement, exchange-biased ferromagnetism, and effective media responses, which can result in enhanced electromagnetic properties.

Meta-materials offer promising opportunities for future applications, including-

• New solutions to antenna proliferation and radio frequency interference.
• Low cost, high performance, permanent magnets that enable-
• Electric drive (tanks, automobiles).
• Quieter, more efficient motors (UUV propulsion).
• Permanent magnet biased bearings for lubeless motors and generators.
• Open MRI.
• Faster spindle motors for hard drives.
• High temperature, high strength soft magnets for power applications.
• Lightweight, efficient, rectifying metamaterials for wireless power transfer applications