scholarly journals Tunable Dual Broadband Terahertz Metamaterial Absorber Based on Vanadium Dioxide

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (20) ◽  
pp. 7259 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao-Fei Jiao ◽  
Zi-Heng Zhang ◽  
Tong Li ◽  
Yun Xu ◽  
Guo-Feng Song
Keyword(s):  
Vanadium Dioxide ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Normal Incidence ◽  
Bottom Layer ◽  
Metamaterial Absorber ◽  
Field Analysis ◽  
Research Trend ◽  
Polarization Angle ◽  
Broadband Terahertz

With the rapid development of terahertz technology, tunable high-efficiency broadband functional devices have become a research trend. In this research, a dynamically tunable dual broadband terahertz absorber based on the metamaterial structure of vanadium dioxide (VO2) is proposed and analyzed. The metamaterial is composed of patterned VO2 on the top layer, gold on the bottom layer and silicon dioxide (SiO2) as the middle dielectric layer. Simulation results show that two bandwidths of 90% absorption reach as wide as 2.32 THz from 1.87 to 4.19 THz and 2.03 THz from 8.70 to 10.73 THz under normal incidence. By changing the conductivity of VO2, the absorptance dynamically tuned from 2% to 94%. Moreover, it is verified that absorptance is insensitive to the polarization angle. The physical origin of this absorber is revealed through interference theory and matching impedance theory. We further investigate the physical mechanism of dual broadband absorption through electric field analysis. This design has potential applications in imaging, modulation and stealth technology.

Tunable broadband terahertz metamaterial absorber using multi-layer black phosphorus and vanadium dioxide

2020 ◽  
Vol 53 (14) ◽  
pp. 145105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tongling Wang ◽  
Lizhi Qu ◽  
Lingfei Qu ◽  
Yuping Zhang ◽  
Huiyun Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vanadium Dioxide ◽  
Metamaterial Absorber ◽  
Black Phosphorus ◽  
Broadband Terahertz

scholarly journals An Ultrathin, Triple-Band Metamaterial Absorber with Wide-Incident-Angle Stability for Conformal Applications at X and Ku Frequency Band

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Guangsheng Deng ◽  
Kun Lv ◽  
Hanxiao Sun ◽  
Jun Yang ◽  
Zhiping Yin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Free Space ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Incident Angle ◽  
Surface Current ◽  
Normal Incidence ◽  
Metamaterial Absorber ◽  
Angle Of Incidence ◽  
Perfect Absorption ◽  
Absorption Frequency ◽  
Unit Cells

AbstractAn ultrathin and flexible metamaterial absorber (MA) with triple absorption peaks is presented in this paper. The proposed absorber has been designed in such a way that three absorption peaks are located at 8.5, 13.5, and 17 GHz (X and Ku bands) with absorption of 99.9%, 99.5%, and 99.9%, respectively. The proposed structure is only 0.4 mm thick, which is approximately 1/88, 1/55, and 1/44 for the respective free space wavelengths of absorption frequency in various bands. The MA is also insensitive due to its symmetric geometry. In addition, the proposed structure exhibits minimum 86% absorption (TE incidence) within 60° angle of incidence. For TM incidence, the proposed absorber exhibits more than 99% absorptivity up to 60° incidence. Surface current and electric field distributions were investigated to analyze the mechanism governing absorption. Parameter analyses were performed for absorption optimization. Moreover, the performance of the MA was experimentally demonstrated in free space on a sample under test with 20 × 30 unit cells fabricated on a flexible dielectric. Under normal incidence, the fabricated MA exhibits near perfect absorption at each absorption peak for all polarization angles, and the experimental results were found to be consistent with simulation results. Due to its advantages of high-efficiency absorption over a broad range of incidence angles, the proposed absorber can be used in energy harvesting and electromagnetic shielding.

A tunable broadband terahertz metamaterial absorber based on the vanadium dioxide

Optik ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 180 ◽  
pp. 619-625 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ri-na Dao ◽  
Xin-ru Kong ◽  
Hai-feng Zhang ◽  
Xin-ran Su
Keyword(s):  
Vanadium Dioxide ◽  
Metamaterial Absorber ◽  
Broadband Terahertz

Dynamically Tunable Broadband Terahertz Metamaterial Absorber Based on Vanadium Dioxide

2021 ◽  
Vol 58 (3) ◽  
pp. 0316001-316001258
Author(s):  
龚江 Gong Jiang ◽  
宗容 Zong Rong ◽  
李辉 Li Hui ◽  
段韬 Duan Tao
Keyword(s):  
Vanadium Dioxide ◽  
Metamaterial Absorber ◽  
Broadband Terahertz

scholarly journals A Multi-Loop Vehicle-Counting Method under Gray Mode and RGB Mode

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (15) ◽  
pp. 6831
Author(s):  
Yue Chen ◽  
Jian Lu
Keyword(s):  
Intelligent Transportation Systems ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Intelligent Transportation ◽  
Transportation Systems ◽  
Counting Method ◽  
Moving Vehicle ◽  
Available Information

With the rapid development of road traffic, real-time vehicle counting is very important in the construction of intelligent transportation systems (ITSs). Compared with traditional technologies, the video-based method for vehicle counting shows great importance and huge advantages in its low cost, high efficiency, and flexibility. However, many methods find difficulty in balancing the accuracy and complexity of the algorithm. For example, compared with traditional and simple methods, deep learning methods may achieve higher precision, but they also greatly increase the complexity of the algorithm. In addition to that, most of the methods only work under one mode of color, which is a waste of available information. Considering the above, a multi-loop vehicle-counting method under gray mode and RGB mode was proposed in this paper. Under gray and RGB modes, the moving vehicle can be detected more completely; with the help of multiple loops, vehicle counting could better deal with different influencing factors, such as driving behavior, traffic environment, shooting angle, etc. The experimental results show that the proposed method is able to count vehicles with more than 98.5% accuracy while dealing with different road scenes.

scholarly journals Regional Zenith Tropospheric Delay Modeling Based on Least Squares Support Vector Machine Using GNSS and ERA5 Data

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 1004
Author(s):  
Song Li ◽  
Tianhe Xu ◽  
Nan Jiang ◽  
Honglei Yang ◽  
Shuaimin Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Support Vector Machine ◽  
Least Squares ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Support Vector ◽  
Tropospheric Delay ◽  
Improvement Rate ◽  
Zenith Tropospheric Delay ◽  
Background Data ◽  
Mean Square Errors

The meteorological reanalysis data has been widely applied to derive zenith tropospheric delay (ZTD) with a high spatial and temporal resolution. With the rapid development of artificial intelligence, machine learning also begins as a high-efficiency tool to be employed in modeling and predicting ZTD. In this paper, we develop three new regional ZTD models based on the least squares support vector machine (LSSVM), using both the International GNSS Service (IGS)-ZTD products and European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts Reanalysis 5 (ERA5) data over Europe throughout 2018. Among them, the ERA5 data is extended to ERA5S-ZTD and ERA5P-ZTD as the background data by the model method and integral method, respectively. Depending on different background data, three schemes are designed to construct ZTD models based on the LSSVM algorithm, including the without background data, with the ERA5S-ZTD, and with the ERA5P-ZTD. To investigate the advantage and feasibility of the proposed ZTD models, we evaluate the accuracy of two background data and three schemes by segmental comparison with the IGS-ZTD of 85 IGS stations in Europe. The results show that the overall average Root Mean Square Errors (RMSE) value of all sites is 30.1 mm for the ERA5S-ZTD, and 10.7 mm for the ERA5P-ZTD. The overall average RMSE is 25.8 mm, 22.9 mm, and 9 mm for the three schemes, respectively. Moreover, the overall improvement rate is 19.1% and 1.6% for the ZTD model with ERA5S-ZTD and ERA5P-ZTD, respectively. In order to explore the reason of the lower improvement for the ZTD model with ERA5P-ZTD, the loop verification is performed by estimating the ZTD values of each available IGS station. In actuality, the monthly improvement rate of estimated ZTD is positive for most stations, and the biggest improvement rate can even reach about 40%. The negative rate mainly comes from specific stations, these stations are located on the edge of the region, near the coast, as well as the lower similarity between the individual verified station and training stations.

scholarly journals Ka-Band Lightweight High-Efficiency Wideband 3D Printed Reflector Antenna

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Zhai ◽  
Ding Xu ◽  
Yan Zhang
Keyword(s):  
High Efficiency ◽  
Near Field ◽  
Side Lobe ◽  
High Gain ◽  
Reflector Antenna ◽  
Field Analysis ◽  
Side Lobe Level ◽  
Ka Band ◽  
3D Printed ◽  
Reflecting Surface

This paper presents a lightweight, cost-efficient, wideband, and high-gain 3D printed parabolic reflector antenna in the Ka-band. A 10 λ reflector is printed with polylactic acid- (PLA-) based material that is a biodegradable type of plastic, preferred in 3D printing. The reflecting surface is made up of multiple stacked layers of copper tape, thick enough to function as a reflecting surface (which is found 4 mm). A conical horn is used for the incident field. A center-fed method has been used to converge the energy in the broadside direction. The proposed antenna results measured a gain of 27.8 dBi, a side lobe level (SLL) of −22 dB, and a maximum of 61.2% aperture efficiency (at 30 GHz). A near-field analysis in terms of amplitude and phase has also been presented which authenticates the accurate spherical to planar wavefront transformation in the scattered field.

Broadband Terahertz Metamaterial Absorber Based on Asymmetric Resonators With Perfect Absorption

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 406-411 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yongzheng Wen ◽  
Wei Ma ◽  
Joe Bailey ◽  
Guy Matmon ◽  
Xiaomei Yu
Keyword(s):  
Metamaterial Absorber ◽  
Perfect Absorption ◽  
Broadband Terahertz

scholarly journals Development of COVID-19 vaccines utilizing gene therapy technology

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hironori Nakagami
Keyword(s):  
Viral Vectors ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Genetic Disorders ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Adenovirus Vector ◽  
Phase 3 ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Short Period ◽  
Long Time

Abstract There is currently an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by infection with SARS-CoV-2. Individuals with COVID-19 have symptoms that are usually asymptomatic or mild in most initial cases. However, in some cases, moderate and severe symptoms have been observed with pneumonia. Many companies are developing COVID-19 vaccine candidates using different technologies that are classified into four groups (intact target viruses, proteins, viral vectors and nucleic acids). For rapid development, RNA vaccines and adenovirus vector vaccines have been urgently approved, and their injection has already started across the world. These types of vaccine technologies have been developed over more than 20 years using translational research for use against cancer or diseases caused by genetic disorders but the COVID-19 vaccines are the first licensed drugs to prevent infectious diseases using RNA vaccine technology. Although these vaccines are highly effective in preventing COVID-19 for a short period, safety and efficiency evaluations should be continuously monitored over a long time period. As the time of writing, more than 10 projects are now in phase 3 to evaluate the prevention of infection in double-blind studies. Hopefully, several projects may be approved to ensure high-efficiency and safe vaccines.

Effect Analysis of Polarization Aberration in the Non-Line-of-Sight Azimuth Transmission

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhiyong Yang ◽  
Junchen Song ◽  
Wei Cai ◽  
Danqiu Qiao ◽  
Gaoxiang Lu
Keyword(s):  
Normal Incidence ◽  
Transmission Error ◽  
Transmission System ◽  
Line Of Sight ◽  
Polarization Angle ◽  
Effect Analysis ◽  
Polarized Beam ◽  
Polarization Maintaining ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Non Line Of Sight

Abstract Focusing on the problem that the polarization aberration caused by the non-normal incidence of the polarized beam affects the accuracy of the azimuth transmission during the fiber coupling process of the non-line-of-sight azimuth transmission system, this paper starts from the principle of non-line-of-sightazimuth transmission. The polarization aberration relation of the lens-fiber combined interface is established based on the Fresnel formulafor the attenuation difference between the horizontal and vertical electric vectors. Further, the azimuth solution model affected by polarization aberration is established. Numerical simulation results show that in non-normal incidence, no polarization aberration will occur when the polarization angle between the incident ray and incident surface is 0° or 90°. Otherwise, the polarization aberration changes toward the incident surface, and the azimuth transmission error will increase with the increase of the polarization aberration. Last, the optimization measures are proposed. This is of great significancefor further improvement of the azimuth transmission system based on polarization-maintaining fibers, the selection of the instrument,and the improvement of the system measurement accuracy.

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