Topological Metasurfaces in Local Area Networks

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The proposed research programme aims to create a self-adhesive tape which is "sticky" for high frequency radio waves that can be guided along its surface robustly. The relatively new field of topological metamaterials has already demonstrated the possibility of such surface waveguides. However, the proposed solution needs to overcome considerable difficulties such as creating efficient "interconnects" signal sources, avoiding energy dissipation in the guides as much as possible, creating compatible components that join up to form a network and achieving seamless integration with room-based transmitters. We aim to achieve all these at the WiGig frequencies to avoid introducing further capacity bottlenecks.