journal article·2026-04

Hybrid Quantum-Classical Inverse Design of Metasurfaces for Tailored High Q-factor Response

Sreeraj Rajan Warrier, Jayasri Dontabhaktuni

Applied Physics A· Volume 132· Issue 4
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