Extraction of Constitutive Relation Tensor Parameters of SRR Structures using Transmission Line Theory

In this paper, the transmission line theory is utilized to characterize the metamaterials comprising of microscopic elements of a periodic array, specifically, the traditional split-ring resonators (SRRs), as an example. The bianisotropic property of the metamaterials is characterized in a new way d...

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Published in:Journal of electromagnetic waves and applications 2006-01, Vol.20 (1), p.13-25
Main Authors: Xu, W., Li, L.-W., Yao, H.-Y., Yeo, T.-S., Wu, Q.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Applied sciences
Circuit properties
Electric, optical and optoelectronic circuits
Electronics
Exact sciences and technology
Microwave circuits, microwave integrated circuits, microwave transmission lines, submillimeter wave circuits
Theoretical study. Circuits analysis and design
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Summary:In this paper, the transmission line theory is utilized to characterize the metamaterials comprising of microscopic elements of a periodic array, specifically, the traditional split-ring resonators (SRRs), as an example. The bianisotropic property of the metamaterials is characterized in a new way different from the existing wave methods. As evident from both simulations and experiments, the SRR array structure is found to be quite lossy even though it is made of very good conductor or even perfect conductor as in simulation. With the present characterization, we are able to explain physically very well on how or why the energy gets lost in this structure. Finally, the theoretical result is compared with numerical simulation data obtained based on quasi-static Lorentz theory to further verify our analysis.
ISSN:0920-5071
1569-3937
DOI:10.1163/156939306775777413