Title :
Synthesis of zero-index metamaterial slabs using genetic algorithms
Author :
Kwon, Do-Hoon ; Werner, Douglas H.
Author_Institution :
Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park
Abstract :
Zero-index metamaterials (ZIMs) have been receiving a lot of recent attention due to a variety of novel applications that could be realized by exploiting their unique electromagnetic properties. Volumetric ZIM realizations reported in the literature include an electromagnetic bandgap structure and a frequency selective surfaces approach. This paper presents a ZIM design methodology that achieves a desired intrinsic impedance characteristic in addition to the zero refractive index condition.
Keywords :
frequency selective surfaces; genetic algorithms; metamaterials; photonic band gap; refractive index; electromagnetic bandgap structure; electromagnetic properties; frequency selective surfaces; genetic algorithms; volumetric ZIM realizations; zero refractive index condition; zero-index metamaterial slab synthesis; Design optimization; Genetic algorithms; Impedance; Magnetic materials; Magnetic separation; Metamaterials; Permeability; Permittivity; Silver; Slabs;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 2007 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Honolulu, HI
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0877-1
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0878-8
DOI :
10.1109/APS.2007.4395973
