Epsilon-near-zero metamaterials and electromagnetic sources: Tailoring the radiation phase pattern

A Alu, MG Silveirinha, A Salandrino, N Engheta - Physical Review B …, 2007 - APS
In this work, we investigate the response of epsilon-near-zero metamaterials and plasmonic
materials to electromagnetic source excitation. The use of these media for tailoring the …

Leaky-wave theory, techniques, and applications: From microwaves to visible frequencies

F Monticone, A Alu - Proceedings of the IEEE, 2015 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Leaky waves have been among the most active areas of research in microwave engineering
over the second half of the 20th century. They have been shown to dominate the near-field …

Brief overview about Surface Wave theory and applications

O Balosso, J Sokoloff, S Bolioli - 2012 15 International …, 2012 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In this paper, we intend to give a brief overview of the surface wave theory (Zenneck and
plasmon wave, surface mode and leaky wave) in a uniform approach. The simple case of …

Array thinning by using antennas in a Fabry–Perot cavity for gain enhancement

R Gardelli, M Albani, F Capolino - IEEE Transactions on …, 2006 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
A Fabry–Perot cavity (FPC) between a ground plane and a partially reflective surface (PRS)
is used here to design array antennas with large distance between the radiating elements …

Analysis of directive radiation from a line source in a metamaterial slab with low permittivity

G Lovat, P Burghignoli, F Capolino… - IEEE transactions on …, 2006 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In this paper an investigation is presented of metamaterial structures excited by a line source
aimed at producing narrow directive beams. The structure under consideration is a …

Introduction to radar scattering application in remote sensing and diagnostics

S Batool, F Frezza, F Mangini, P Simeoni - Atmosphere, 2020 - mdpi.com
The manuscript reviews the current literature on scattering applications of RADAR (Radio
Detecting And Ranging) in remote sensing and diagnostics. This paper gives prime features …

Transmission-line analysis of -near-zero–filled narrow channels

A Alù, MG Silveirinha, N Engheta - … Review E—Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft …, 2008 - APS
Following our recent interest in metamaterial-based devices supporting resonant tunneling,
energy squeezing, and supercoupling through narrow waveguide channels and bends, here …

A novel flat lens horn antenna designed based on zero refraction principle of metamaterials

Q Wu, P Pan, FY Meng, LW Li, J Wu - Applied Physics A, 2007 - Springer
In this paper, a horn antenna filled with a metamaterial structure as lens inner the aperture is
presented. Unlike conventional curve lenses, the lens is designed in the present work using …

Fundamental modal properties of surface waves on metamaterial grounded slabs

P Baccarelli, P Burghignoli, F Frezza… - IEEE Transactions …, 2005 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper deals with the analysis of surface waves supported by a metamaterial layer on a
ground plane, and investigates the potentiality of these grounded slabs as substrates for …

Complex mode spectra of graphene-based planar structures for THz applications

W Fuscaldo, P Burghignoli, P Baccarelli… - Journal of Infrared …, 2015 - Springer
In this work, we analyze in detail the modal properties of a graphene-based planar
waveguide (GPW) in the terahertz (THz) frequency range. The structure consists of a …