A reflective broadband metasurface-based cross-polarization converter (CPC) for Ku and K bands


Salimitorkamani M., Baladi E., Mehranpour M., ODABAŞI H.

Journal of Applied Physics, cilt.137, sa.23, 2025 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 137 Sayı: 23
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1063/5.0251865
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Applied Physics
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, Aerospace Database, Applied Science & Technology Source, Chemical Abstracts Core, Compendex, Computer & Applied Sciences, INSPEC, zbMATH
  • Eskişehir Osmangazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This study presents a broadband cross-polarization conversion metasurface (CPCM) designed for operation in the Ku and K bands. The CPCM unit cell consists of an octagonal ring with two diagonal parasitic arms, which extend within the ring and are thickened with a curvature on the top surface of a substrate, backed by a copper layer. The metasurface efficiently converts a linearly polarized incident electromagnetic (EM) wave into its cross-polarized counterpart over an ultra-wideband frequency range of 13.4-33.6 GHz. The polarization conversion ratio of the proposed structure exceeds 87% at the operating frequencies for normally incident waves and remains above 80% in a Ku band for angles up to 30 ° for both TE (transverse electric) and TM (transverse magnetic) polarized EM waves. The surface current distribution was thoroughly examined to explain the high-efficiency and ultra-broadband cross-polarization conversion. A good agreement was observed between measured and simulation results, indicating the promising potential of this structure in applications, such as polarization-controlled devices, stealth surfaces, and antennas.