Resolution antenna array using metamaterials

An antenna array comprising:

• at least one metamaterial transmit array, the at least one transmit array comprising a plurality of metamaterial elements, the at least one transmit array having a near-field, the plurality of metamaterial elements comprising a first lens;
• and
• at least one near-field stimulator for inputting an electromagnetic signal to the transmit array so that a sub-wavelength target is illuminated with an electromagnetic wave, wherein the electromagnetic wave has a frequency less than about 1 GHz and greater than about 50 KHz;
• at least one metamaterial receive array, the at least one receive array constructed and arranged to receive a return wave reflected from an object of interest, the return wave comprising a near-field component and a far-field component, the return wave having a frequency less than about 1 GHz and greater than about 50 KHz, the at least one receive array comprising a plurality of metamaterial elements, the plurality of metamaterial elements comprising a second lens;
• at least one near-field sensing component in operative communication with the at least one receive array;
• and
• a far-field filter circuit, the far-field filter circuit constructed and arranged to separate the far-field component and the near-field component.