Cloaking Device Concept Moves Beyond Theory

The concept of a superlens cloak is a long way from a workable device, but the integrity of the mathematical concept has sent some experimentalists into the laboratory to try and turn the theory into reality. So far, the groups working in this area are not ready to publish papers, but they've accomplished enough to keep trying.

"We're along way off from the Star Trek device but some of the experimental results achieved so far are surprising and exciting," Milton noted.

Milton pursues his research at the University of Utah where the math department has some of the best scientists in the nation for studying the mathematics of new materials.