The design and optimization of a self-complementary two-arm Archimedean spiral antenna backed by an absorptive cavity were presented. Parametric studies on the proposed antenna structure were carried out by using CST ...The design and optimization of a self-complementary two-arm Archimedean spiral antenna backed by an absorptive cavity were presented. Parametric studies on the proposed antenna structure were carried out by using CST MWS. Simulation results show that the proper choice of spiral turns and cavity depth can miniaturize the dimensions of the cavity-backed spiral antenna presented here. According to simulation results, prototype antennas operating in the 6 12 GHz band are fabricated and the dimension of the proposed cavity-backed spiral antenna is 22 mm (diameter)×15 mm (height). The performance of the proposed antenna was measured and compared with the simulation results. It is shown that the experimental results are consistent with the theoretical predictions and the suggested antenna is good enough to adapt for various wideband applications.展开更多
Periodic composites with band gaps that prevent the propagation of elastic waves in certain frequency ranges can be used to control waves for a variety of engineering applications. Although studies on the characterist...Periodic composites with band gaps that prevent the propagation of elastic waves in certain frequency ranges can be used to control waves for a variety of engineering applications. Although studies on the characteristics of these materials, which are called phononic crystals (PCs), have yielded a large number of positive results in recent years, there is still a lack of effective design methods. In this work, a multi-objective optimization approach based on the band gap mechanism and an intelligent algorithm is used to design a one-dimensional (1D) slab construction of PCs. The design aims to fit pre-determined bands by arranging the available materials properly. Obtained by analyzing the wave transmission in periodic layers, the objective functions are linked to the optimization program to obtain a proper solution set. The results of the numerical simulations demonstrate that without constructing complicated structures, the design method is able to produce PCs that overcome the limitations of two-component PCs and hence can feasibly and effectively achieve the design targets. The design approach presented in this paper can be extended to two-or three-dimensional systems and has great potential for the development of sound/ultrasound isolation structures, multiple band frequency filters, and other applications.展开更多
A kind of functional graphene thin film metamaterial on a metal-plane separated by a thick dielectric layer is designed for terahertz(THz) absorbers.We investigate the properties of the graphene metamaterial with diff...A kind of functional graphene thin film metamaterial on a metal-plane separated by a thick dielectric layer is designed for terahertz(THz) absorbers.We investigate the properties of the graphene metamaterial with different interlayers in the 0–3 THz range.The simulation results show that the absorption rate reaches up to 99.9% at the frequency of 1.917 THz.Changing the period to 80 μm×18 μm can get a narrow-band high quality factor(Q) absorber.We present a novel theoretical interpretation based on the standing wave field theory,which shows that the coherent superposition of incident and reflection rays produces standing waves,and the field energy is localized inside the thick spacers and dissipates through the metal-planes.展开更多
文摘The design and optimization of a self-complementary two-arm Archimedean spiral antenna backed by an absorptive cavity were presented. Parametric studies on the proposed antenna structure were carried out by using CST MWS. Simulation results show that the proper choice of spiral turns and cavity depth can miniaturize the dimensions of the cavity-backed spiral antenna presented here. According to simulation results, prototype antennas operating in the 6 12 GHz band are fabricated and the dimension of the proposed cavity-backed spiral antenna is 22 mm (diameter)×15 mm (height). The performance of the proposed antenna was measured and compared with the simulation results. It is shown that the experimental results are consistent with the theoretical predictions and the suggested antenna is good enough to adapt for various wideband applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos. 51179171 and 51079127)
文摘Periodic composites with band gaps that prevent the propagation of elastic waves in certain frequency ranges can be used to control waves for a variety of engineering applications. Although studies on the characteristics of these materials, which are called phononic crystals (PCs), have yielded a large number of positive results in recent years, there is still a lack of effective design methods. In this work, a multi-objective optimization approach based on the band gap mechanism and an intelligent algorithm is used to design a one-dimensional (1D) slab construction of PCs. The design aims to fit pre-determined bands by arranging the available materials properly. Obtained by analyzing the wave transmission in periodic layers, the objective functions are linked to the optimization program to obtain a proper solution set. The results of the numerical simulations demonstrate that without constructing complicated structures, the design method is able to produce PCs that overcome the limitations of two-component PCs and hence can feasibly and effectively achieve the design targets. The design approach presented in this paper can be extended to two-or three-dimensional systems and has great potential for the development of sound/ultrasound isolation structures, multiple band frequency filters, and other applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.61205096 and 11364010)the Science Foundation of Education Department of Guangxi in China(No.200911LX17)
文摘A kind of functional graphene thin film metamaterial on a metal-plane separated by a thick dielectric layer is designed for terahertz(THz) absorbers.We investigate the properties of the graphene metamaterial with different interlayers in the 0–3 THz range.The simulation results show that the absorption rate reaches up to 99.9% at the frequency of 1.917 THz.Changing the period to 80 μm×18 μm can get a narrow-band high quality factor(Q) absorber.We present a novel theoretical interpretation based on the standing wave field theory,which shows that the coherent superposition of incident and reflection rays produces standing waves,and the field energy is localized inside the thick spacers and dissipates through the metal-planes.
