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Record Nr.

UNINA9910254247003321

Autore

Maasch Matthias

Titolo

Tunable Microwave Metamaterial Structures  / / by Matthias Maasch

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2016

ISBN

3-319-28179-8

Edizione

[1st ed. 2016.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (151 p.)

Collana

Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research, , 2190-5053

Disciplina

621.30284

Soggetti

Microwaves

Optical engineering

Nanotechnology

Lasers

Photonics

Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering

Nanotechnology and Microengineering

Optics, Lasers, Photonics, Optical Devices

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction -- Wave Propagation in Periodic Structures -- Implementation of Three-Dimensional Lorentz-Drude-Materials -- Extraction of Dispersion Parameters -- Tunable Transmission Line Metamaterials -- Artificial Gradient-Index Lens -- Conclusion and Outlook.

Sommario/riassunto

This book presents original findings on tunable microwave metamaterial structures, and describes the theoretical and practical issues involved in the design of metamaterial devices. Special emphasis is given to tunable elements and their advantages in terms of feeding network simplification. Different biasing schemes and feeding network topologies are presented, together with extensive prototype measurements and simulations. The book describes a novel, unique solution for beam steering and beam forming applications, and thus paves the way for the diffusion of new agile communication system components. At the same time, it provides readers with an outstanding



and timely review of wave propagation in periodic structures, tunability of metamaterials and the technological constraints that need to be considered in the design of reconfigurable microwave components.