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Measurement comparison among Time-Domain, FTIR and VNA-based spectrometers in the THz frequency range
In this paper we present the outcome of the first international comparison in the terahertz frequency range among three different kinds of spectrometers. A Fourier-Transform infrared spectrometer, a vector network analyzer and a time-domain spectrometer have been employed for measuring the complex refractive index of three travelling standards made of selected dielectric materials in order to offer a wide enough range of parameters to be measured. The three spectrometers have been compared in terms of measurement capability and uncertainty
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partially_open9sìopenKazemipour, Alireza; Kleine-Ostmann, Thomas; Schrader, Thorsten; Allal, Djamel; Charles, Michael; Zilberti, Luca; Borsero, Michele; Bottauscio, Oriano; Chiampi, MarioKazemipour, Alireza; Kleine Ostmann, Thomas; Schrader, Thorsten; Allal, Djamel; Charles, Michael; Zilberti, Luca; Borsero, Michele; Bottauscio, Oriano; Chiampi, Mari
Multi-functional metasurface architecture for amplitude, polarization and wavefront control
Metasurfaces (MSs) have been utilized to manipulate different properties of
electromagnetic waves. By combining local control over the wave amplitude,
phase, and polarization into a single tunable structure, a multi-functional and
reconfigurable metasurface can be realized, capable of full control over
incident radiation. Here, we experimentally validate a multi-functional
metasurface architecture for the microwave regime, where in principle variable
loads are connected behind the backplane to reconfigurably shape the complex
surface impedance. As a proof-of-concept step, we fabricate several metasurface
instances with static loads in different configurations (surface mount
capacitors and resistors of different values in different connection
topologies) to validate the approach and showcase the different achievable
functionalities. Specifically, we show perfect absorption for oblique incidence
(both polarizations), broadband linear polarization conversion, and beam
splitting, demonstrating control over the amplitude, polarization state, and
wavefront, respectively. Measurements are performed in the 4-18 GHz range
inside an anechoic chamber and show good agreement with
theoretically-anticipated results. Our results clearly demonstrate the
practical potential of the proposed architecture for reconfigurable
electromagnetic wave manipulation.Comment: 6 pages, 5 figure
Metamaterial Polarization Converter Analysis: Limits of Performance
In this paper we analyze the theoretical limits of a metamaterial converter
that allows for linear-to- elliptical polarization transformation with any
desired ellipticity and ellipse orientation. We employ the transmission line
approach providing a needed level of the design generalization. Our analysis
reveals that the maximal conversion efficiency for transmission through a
single metamaterial layer is 50%, while the realistic re ection configuration
can give the conversion efficiency up to 90%. We show that a double layer
transmission converter and a single layer with a ground plane can have 100%
polarization conversion efficiency. We tested our conclusions numerically
reaching the designated limits of efficiency using a simple metamaterial
design. Our general analysis provides useful guidelines for the metamaterial
polarization converter design for virtually any frequency range of the
electromagnetic waves.Comment: 10 pages, 11 figures, 2 table
Flexible terahertz wire grid polarizer with high extinction ratio and low loss
An aluminum-based THz wire grid polarizer is theoretically investigated and experimentally demonstrated on a sub-wavelength thin flexible and conformal foil of the cyclo-olefin Zeonor© polymer. THz time-domain spectroscopy characterization, performed on both flat and curved configurations, reveals a high extinction ratio between 40 and 45 dB in the 0.3-1 THz range and in excess of 30 dB up to 2.5 THz. The insertion losses are lower than 1 dB and are almost exclusively due to moderate Fabry-Perót reflections, which vanish at targeted frequencies. The polarizer can be easily fabricated with low-cost techniques such as roll-to-roll and/or large area electronics processes and promises to pen the way for a new class of flexible and conformal THz devices
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