Abstract
Two methods for extraction of the effective tensor surface impedance representing metasurfaces with printed elements and arbitrary geometry are presented. The surface impedance can be modelled as a shunt admittance on a transmission line. The extracted surface impedance combined with transmission line theory enables to compute easily and efficiently the transmission coefficient through a multilayer metasurface structure. The metasurface modelling as a shunt admittance enables to conduct a multi-parameter study on the transmission and reflection performance through the metasurface structure. The results of the proposed methods are compared, and very good agreement was obtained up to 30° incident angle. Beyond 30° it is suggested to recalibrate the model or upgrade it. For model validation purposes, a 2D flat lens antenna with patch elements loaded with capacitors was designed, fabricated, and measured. Simulation and experimental results of the lens near and far-field are presented.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 807-817 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | IET Microwaves, Antennas and Propagation |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue number | 10 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1 Aug 2023 |
Keywords
- lenses
- metamaterial antennas
- metamaterials
- microstrip antennas
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering