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2025-04-28
Design of Polarization-Insensitive Wideband Metamaterial Radar Absorber with Enhanced Bandwidth
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Progress In Electromagnetics Research C, Vol. 155, 67-74, 2025
Abstract
Metamaterial-based absorbers offering perfect and broadband absorption are greatly desirable in radar and stealth technology systems. Further, the polarization insensitive feature makes the absorber useful for industrial applications. This study examines the design of a wideband metamaterial-based radar absorber functioning throughout the frequency range of 8 to 16 GHz. The metasurface design comprises two concentric metallic rings and a fan-shaped circular metallic disc at the middle. The rings and the central disc are interconnected with surface-mounted chip resistors to enhance the absorption bandwidth. It is depicted that more than 90% absorptivity was attained from 8 to 16 GHz. A wideband absorber with angular stability and polarization insensitivity is an excellent choice for wireless communications, particularly in radar applications. Further, the measured results of the prototype corresponded well with the simulated outcomes.
Citation
Muhammad Abuzar Baqir, Abdul Qadeer, Olcay Altintas, Muhammad Umer Draz, Muharrem Karaaslan, and Jahariah Sampe, "Design of Polarization-Insensitive Wideband Metamaterial Radar Absorber with Enhanced Bandwidth," Progress In Electromagnetics Research C, Vol. 155, 67-74, 2025.
doi:10.2528/PIERC25021702
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