3D printable phase transformation meta-structure for resonant cavity antennas

Sujan Shrestha*, Bahare Mohamadzade, Affan A. Baba, Raheel M. Hashmi

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Abstract

A simple 3D printable meta-structure is proposed for use as a partially reflecting surface (PRS) in resonant cavity antennas (RCAs). The meta-structure acts as a spatial phase transformation device placed in close proximity above the RCA, thereby improving its gain by nearly 3dB. The aperture efficiency of the RCA with the proposed 3D printable PRS is 39%, with a half-power directivity bandwidth extending from 11.6 to 12.3 GHz. Material properties of ABS-M30 plastic filament are used in this preliminary design and numerical studies, making the PRS suitable for rapid prototyping using commonplace 3D printing methods.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2020 International Conference on UK-China Emerging Technologies (UCET)
Place of PublicationPiscataway, NJ
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9781728194882
ISBN (Print)9781728194899
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2020
Event2020 International Conference on UK-China Emerging Technologies, UCET 2020 - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Duration: 20 Aug 202021 Aug 2020

Conference

Conference2020 International Conference on UK-China Emerging Technologies, UCET 2020
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityGlasgow
Period20/08/2021/08/20

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