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Transformation Thermotics and Extended Theories

Inside and Outside Metamaterials

  • Covers the basic concepts, theoretical models, analytical techniques, etc. of thermotics
  • Serves both as a reference work for senior researchers and a study text for zero beginners
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Table of contents (23 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
  2. Preface

    • Liu-Jun Xu, Ji-Ping Huang
    Pages 1-8Open Access
  3. Introduction

    • Liu-Jun Xu, Ji-Ping Huang
    Pages 9-15Open Access
  4. Inside Metamaterials

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 17-17
    2. Theory for Thermal Wave Control: Transformation Complex Thermotics

      • Liu-Jun Xu, Ji-Ping Huang
      Pages 19-33Open Access
    3. Theory for Zero-Index Conductive Cloaks: Constant-Temperature Scheme

      • Liu-Jun Xu, Ji-Ping Huang
      Pages 53-64Open Access
    4. Theory for Hele-Shaw Convective Cloaks: Bilayer Scheme

      • Liu-Jun Xu, Ji-Ping Huang
      Pages 65-86Open Access
    5. Theory for Coupled Thermoelectric Metamaterials: Bilayer Scheme

      • Liu-Jun Xu, Ji-Ping Huang
      Pages 87-101Open Access
    6. Theory for Enhanced Thermal Concentrators: Thermal Conductivity Coupling

      • Liu-Jun Xu, Ji-Ping Huang
      Pages 103-120Open Access
    7. Theory for Invisible Thermal Sensors: Bilayer Scheme

      • Liu-Jun Xu, Ji-Ping Huang
      Pages 133-147Open Access
    8. Theory for Invisible Thermal Sensors: Monolayer Scheme

      • Liu-Jun Xu, Ji-Ping Huang
      Pages 149-162Open Access
    9. Theory for Invisible Thermal Sensors: Optimization Scheme

      • Liu-Jun Xu, Ji-Ping Huang
      Pages 163-175Open Access
    10. Theory for Omnithermal Illusion Metasurfaces: Cavity Effect

      • Liu-Jun Xu, Ji-Ping Huang
      Pages 177-190Open Access
    11. Theory for Effective Advection Effect: Spatiotemporal Modulation

      • Liu-Jun Xu, Ji-Ping Huang
      Pages 191-206Open Access
    12. Theory for Diffusive Fizeau Drag: Willis Coupling

      • Liu-Jun Xu, Ji-Ping Huang
      Pages 207-217Open Access
    13. Theory for Thermal Wave Refraction: Advection Regulation

      • Liu-Jun Xu, Ji-Ping Huang
      Pages 219-232Open Access
  5. Outside Metamaterials

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 233-233
    2. Theory for Active Thermal Control: Thermal Dipole Effect

      • Liu-Jun Xu, Ji-Ping Huang
      Pages 235-246Open Access

About this book

This open access book describes the theory of transformation thermotics and its extended theories for the active control of macroscopic thermal phenomena of artificial systems, which is in sharp contrast to classical thermodynamics comprising the four thermodynamic laws for the passive description of macroscopic thermal phenomena of natural systems. This monograph consists of two parts, i.e., inside and outside metamaterials, and covers the basic concepts and mathematical methods, which are necessary to understand the thermal problems extensively investigated in physics, but also in other disciplines of engineering and materials. The analyses rely on models solved by analytical techniques accompanied by computer simulations and laboratory experiments. This monograph can not only be a bridge linking three first-class disciplines, i.e., physics, thermophysics, and materials science, but also contribute to interdisciplinary development.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Physics, Fudan University, Shanghai, China

    Liu-Jun Xu, Ji-Ping Huang

About the authors

Liu-Jun Xu received the Ph.D. degree from the Department of Physics, Fudan University, Shanghai, China, in June 2022.



Ji-Ping Huang received the Ph.D degree in Physics from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China, in 2003. Since 2005, he has been a Professor in the Department of Physics, Fudan University, Shanghai, China. He was a Research Fellow of the Alexander von Humboldt foundation (Germany) in 2004–2005. His current research interests include theoretical thermotics and thermal metamaterials.

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