A multi-band dual-layer encoded microwave absorber with angle selectivity

This work aims to develop a microwave absorber with tunable angles, utilizing 1-bit coding to achieve precise regulation of absorption angles across different coding states, resulting in selective absorption exceeding 99 %. To meet the pressing demands of modern wireless communication systems for co...

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Main Authors: Senfeng Lai, Jingyi Luo, Junxian Tan, Huiyuan Fu
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Published: Elsevier 2025-03-01
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0264127525001030
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author Senfeng Lai
Jingyi Luo
Junxian Tan
Huiyuan Fu
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Jingyi Luo
Junxian Tan
Huiyuan Fu
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description This work aims to develop a microwave absorber with tunable angles, utilizing 1-bit coding to achieve precise regulation of absorption angles across different coding states, resulting in selective absorption exceeding 99 %. To meet the pressing demands of modern wireless communication systems for controllable, angle-selective, transparent, and multi-band microwave absorbers, the designed absorber consists of upper and lower transparent coded structures with an intermediate air layer.Further analysis of the absorber’s operating principle revealed that under normal incidence conditions, the absorber exhibits four resonant peaks at 13.1 GHz, 25.0 GHz, 33.5 GHz, and 35.6 GHz, with absorption rates exceeding 99.8 %.Ultimately, we fabricated samples and measured their absorption performance within the frequency range of 0–26 GHz under experimental conditions. The experimental results showed that the absorber demonstrated selective absorption exceeding 90 % for various angles of incidence and frequencies; specifically, it achieved over 99 % absorption only at 2 GHz at an oblique incidence angle of 60°, and over 90 % absorption only at 18 GHz at an incidence angle of 30°.This microwave absorber, capable of achieving 99 % absorption at specific angles and frequencies, showcases significant value in multiple areas such as electromagnetic compatibility, signal integrity, military applications, and communication fields.
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spelling doaj-art-a81d937fa4994d42b7f052bb453877082025-02-05T04:31:06ZengElsevierMaterials & Design0264-12752025-03-01251113683A multi-band dual-layer encoded microwave absorber with angle selectivitySenfeng Lai0Jingyi Luo1Junxian Tan2Huiyuan Fu3College of Electronics and Information, Guangdong Polytechnic Normal University, Guangzhou 510665 China; State Key Laboratory of Millimeter Waves, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096 China; Corresponding author at: College of Electronics and Information, Guangdong Polytechnic Normal University, Guangzhou 510665, China.College of Electronics and Information, Guangdong Polytechnic Normal University, Guangzhou 510665 ChinaCollege of Electronics and Information, Guangdong Polytechnic Normal University, Guangzhou 510665 ChinaCollege of Electronics and Information, Guangdong Polytechnic Normal University, Guangzhou 510665 ChinaThis work aims to develop a microwave absorber with tunable angles, utilizing 1-bit coding to achieve precise regulation of absorption angles across different coding states, resulting in selective absorption exceeding 99 %. To meet the pressing demands of modern wireless communication systems for controllable, angle-selective, transparent, and multi-band microwave absorbers, the designed absorber consists of upper and lower transparent coded structures with an intermediate air layer.Further analysis of the absorber’s operating principle revealed that under normal incidence conditions, the absorber exhibits four resonant peaks at 13.1 GHz, 25.0 GHz, 33.5 GHz, and 35.6 GHz, with absorption rates exceeding 99.8 %.Ultimately, we fabricated samples and measured their absorption performance within the frequency range of 0–26 GHz under experimental conditions. The experimental results showed that the absorber demonstrated selective absorption exceeding 90 % for various angles of incidence and frequencies; specifically, it achieved over 99 % absorption only at 2 GHz at an oblique incidence angle of 60°, and over 90 % absorption only at 18 GHz at an incidence angle of 30°.This microwave absorber, capable of achieving 99 % absorption at specific angles and frequencies, showcases significant value in multiple areas such as electromagnetic compatibility, signal integrity, military applications, and communication fields.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0264127525001030CodingAngle-selective absorptionTransparencyMulti-Band Absorber
spellingShingle Senfeng Lai
Jingyi Luo
Junxian Tan
Huiyuan Fu
A multi-band dual-layer encoded microwave absorber with angle selectivity
Materials & Design
Coding
Angle-selective absorption
Transparency
Multi-Band Absorber
title A multi-band dual-layer encoded microwave absorber with angle selectivity
title_full A multi-band dual-layer encoded microwave absorber with angle selectivity
title_fullStr A multi-band dual-layer encoded microwave absorber with angle selectivity
title_full_unstemmed A multi-band dual-layer encoded microwave absorber with angle selectivity
title_short A multi-band dual-layer encoded microwave absorber with angle selectivity
title_sort multi band dual layer encoded microwave absorber with angle selectivity
topic Coding
Angle-selective absorption
Transparency
Multi-Band Absorber
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0264127525001030
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