Research Progress of Terahertz Slow-Light Effect Based on EIT Metamaterials

Jia-sheng JIN; Cheng-ju MA; Dong-ming LI; Yao ZHANG; Mi LI; Shi-qian BAO; Ming LIU; Qian-zhen LIU; Yi-xin ZHANG

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1672-8785.2023.01.005

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