Now you see it...Invisibility becomes clearer!

Andrea Allou, an Associate Professor at the University of Texas, discusses her research in meta materials and plasmonics, focusing on making objects invisible by altering how they scatter light. She shares her journey, achievements, and the significance of receiving the NSF award. Allou emphasizes the potential impact of her research on societal needs, including biomedical and energy fields.

What is the primary goal of using metamaterials in the context of invisibility?

• To change the temperature of objects

• To increase the weight of objects

• To make objects invisible to the human eye

• To enhance the color of objects

Who is Andrea Allou and what is her field of research?

• A physicist working on quantum mechanics

• An associate professor researching metamaterials and plasmonics

• A chemist focusing on organic compounds

• A biologist studying marine life

How do metamaterials affect the scattering of light?

• They suppress the scattered waves

• They change the direction of light waves

• They amplify the light waves

• They convert light into sound

What recognition did Andrea Allou receive for her work in metamaterials?

• NSF Allantee Waterman Award

• Fields Medal

• Nobel Prize in Physics

• Pulitzer Prize

What societal needs does Andrea Allou hope to impact with her research?

• Developing new culinary techniques

• Enhancing biomedical and energy research

• Advancing space exploration

• Improving transportation systems