Terahertz characterization of two-dimensional low-conductive layers enabled by metal gratings

While terahertz spectroscopy can provide valuable information regarding the charge transport properties in semiconductors, its application for the characterization of low-conductive two-dimensional layers, i.e., σs < < 1 mS, remains elusive. This is primarily due to the low sensitivity of direct transmission measurements to such small sheet conductivity levels. In this work, we discuss harnessing the extraordinary optical transmission through gratings consisting of metallic stripes to characterize such low-conductive two-dimensional layers. We analyze the geometric tradeoffs in these structures and provide physical insights, ultimately leading to general design guidelines for experiments enabling non-contact, non-destructive, highly sensitive characterization of such layers.

Antenna radome based on metal-dielectric gratings as angular filter at microwaves

This article is devoted to the analysis of numerical study results of printed angular filters scattering characteristics. It is shown these angular filters may be used as antenna radomes. Numerical results are obtained by full-wave simulation of frequency-selective surfaces with dielectric covers. The numerical research results of the scattering characteristics of a printed angular filter as antenna radome based on metal-dielectric gratings are presented. A comprehensive numerical study of microwave angular filters based on multi-element multilayer printed reflect arrays has been carried out. Constructive solutions for metal-dielectric structures in integral design, realizing the functions of angular filters, are found. These solutions are based on performed numerical studies. The problems of constructive implementation of multilayer planar spatially selective as angular filters are considered. These angular filters are integrated into the radiators and feeders of modern multi-element printed phased arrays. The problems connected with creation of such arrays are also considered. The numerical simulation results for angular filters based on metal gratings with dielectric covers are obtained. These results can be used to select the most rational options for the topology of metal-dielectric gratings. Such solutions may be useful for design of multifunctional radomes in microwave antenna systems. Based on the obtained numerical data, the possibilities of using flat gratings as angular filters in the composition of antenna radomes are considered. The spatial frequency-selective structures proposed in this work are performed as multi-planar printed gratings. These gratings are designed to ensure electromagnetic compatibility of closely spaced radio electronic sets. These radio electronic sets operate in close frequency ranges. They contain antenna arrays. These arrays are placed under the antenna radomes. At the same time, the installation of angular filters in the antenna radomes makes it possible to eliminate the appearance of unwanted grating lobes in the radiation patterns of sparse antenna arrays of promising radioengineering sets at microwaves.