Гибридный металлополимер как потенциальная активная среда оптоакустического генератора

A hybrid material was studied, consisting of polydimethylsiloxane and silver nanoparticles distributed throughout its volume, its optical and thermodynamic characteristics were calculated for different volume fractions of silver content. It is theoretically shown that this material with a volume fraction of silver of about 30% can be used as an active medium for an optoacoustic transducer with an operating frequency range of about 10 MHz.

Generation of Beam Tilt through Three-Dimensional Printed Surface

In this paper, 3D printed surfaces are presented to study this technology’s application in generating beam tilt for the electromagnetic waves in the Ku-band. Additionally, the input source is maintained by a feed horn that is additively manufactured and is coated with copper spray paint to add conductivity, which is fed by a WR-75 waveguide. The proposed beam tilt generating surface is also referred to as a Beam Deviating Surface (BDS). There is no relative gap between the BDS and the aperture of the horn, which eventually decreased the overall antenna height. The BDS layer is able to deviate the beam for a fixed elevation angle of 22.5∘ and could be consequently rotated along with the rotation of the BDS prototype. The voltage standing wave ratio value is less than two over the operating frequency range, which depicts the wideband behavior. The measured and simulated radiation patterns show that we can tilt the electromagnetic waves in ranges of up to +/−22.5∘ with a minimum side lobe level of −5 dB at frequencies from 10 to 15 GHz. This signifies the wideband characteristic of the proposed prototype, which is achieved by Vero material from Multijet Printing that is a low-cost and rapid manufacturing 3D printing technology.

Broadband tunable acoustic metasurface based on piezoelectric composite structure with two resonant modes

In this letter, we propose a deep-wavelength tunable acoustic metasurface composed of a fixed piezoelectric composite structure with a broad operating frequency range. The metasurface unit has two tunable resonant frequencies determined by specific external inductors and can continuously modulate the phase of transmitted wave. The influence of the inductors on the resonant frequencies are studied by simulation and experiment. Moreover, the functions of acoustic beam steering and focusing by the designed metasurface at three arbitrarily chosen frequencies are verified in simulation. This work may have good potential in design of acoustic metasurfaces with broadband operating frequencies.

Mathematical Modeling of the Electrophysical Properties of a Layered Nanocomposite Based on Silicon with an Ordered Structure

The authors carried out modeling of the electrophysical properties of composite media. The frequency dependences of the dielectric constant on the type of inclusions in the composite are investigated. On the basis of the nanocomposite considered in the work, based on Si, B, and SiO2, the authors model a reflecting screen, the lattice elements of which have a layered hierarchically constructed structure similar to a fractal formation. The influence of the level of fractality on the optical properties of the object was also investigated, and it was found that the proposed structure makes it possible to increase the operating frequency range of the reflecting screen and the efficiency, in comparison with reflecting screens that have a lattice of traditional structure. The results obtained can be of practical interest for broadband and nonlinear radar devices, localization devices and mobile objects, microelectronics, as well as intelligent applications in the field of information security.

Novel and Compact Circular Ring Microstrip Antenna with Parasitic Chip for 5G Applications

In this work, a circular patch antenna is designed and a parametric study in terms of different geometrical parameters is conducted. As a second step, a parasitic chip is introduced on top of the proposed circular patch antenna in the aim to enhance the gain and antenna efficiency. The proposed antenna operates at 25.61 GHz (With a frequency range between24.383 GHz and 27.7 GHz), suitable for 5G applications. The antenna modelling with and without parasitic chip, along with the performance analysis is conducted with CST Studio Electromagnetic (EM) simulator software. A compact size of 10×10×1.547 mm3, easy to fabricate, broadband characteristics up to 3.31 GHz with a high gain up to 6.87 dB, total efficiency of 95 % and a minimum return loss low than -68.02 dB covering the operating frequency range. Lastly, to investigate and validate the antenna overall performance, both frequency and time domain-based simulation is performed, and a good agreement is obtained.

FORMATION OF A SCANNING ANTENNA BASED ON A HALF-WAVE DIPOLE

Рассматривается полуволновый диполь с установленным рефлектором, который позволяет производить сканирование пространства с использованием вращения рефлектора вокруг диполя. Для полученной конструкции производилось моделирование основных параметров, которые показали высокую стабильность при различных положениях рефлектора, постоянное значение коэффициента направленного действия, ширины главного лепестка. Изменение направления излучения совпадает с текущим положением рефлектора. По сравнению с ситуацией, когда у антенны отсутствовал рефлектор, КНД антенны увеличился, так как произошла фокусировка электромагнитных волн. Коэффициент полезного действия и передне-заднее отношение сохраняют высокие значения во всем диапазоне рабочих частот. Применение предложенной конструкции позволяет упростить конструкцию сканирующих антенн, так как для ее реализации требуются лишь полуволновой диполь и плоский рефлектор, установленный на малом расстоянии от источника излучения. В процессе управления характеристиками требуется вращать рефлектор вокруг диполя, при этом диполь остается неподвижным, что позволяет повысить эффективность предложенной конструкции, так как не требуется формировать сложных антенных систем или устанавливать комбинацию из нескольких антенн для фокусировки излучения в одном направлении от источника The article discusses a half-wave dipole with an installed reflector, which allows scanning space using the rotation of the reflector around the dipole. For the resulting structure, we simulated the main parameters, which showed high stability at various positions of the reflector, a constant value of the directivity factor, and the width of the main lobe. The change in the direction of radiation coincides with the current position of the reflector. Compared to the situation when the antenna did not have a reflector, the directivity of the antenna increased since the focusing of electromagnetic waves took place. The efficiency and the front-to-back ratio remain high throughout the entire operating frequency range. The use of the proposed design makes it possible to simplify the design of scanning antennas since the implementation of the proposed design requires only a half-wave dipole and a flat reflector installed at a short distance from the radiation source. In the process of controlling the characteristics, it is required to rotate the reflector around the dipole, while the dipole remains stationary, which makes it possible to increase the efficiency of the proposed design, since it is not required to form complex antenna systems or install a combination of several antennas to focus radiation in one direction from the source

BI-QUAD DUAL REFLECTOR ANTENNA FOR WLAN TASKS

Рассматривается двухрефлекторная Bi-Quad антенна, способная работать в диапазоне частот, соответствующих WLAN Wi-Fi 2,4 ГГц. Благодаря возможности управления положением рефлекторов удается добиться изменения направления излучения, что повышает эффективность использования антенны, коэффициент направленного действия. При управлении происходит поворот ячеек, из которых сформированы отражательные структуры, что позволяет пропускать электромагнитное излучение, которое формирует излучатель из медного провода в форме цифры «восемь». Предложенная конструкция позволяет обеспечить три стабильных режима работы антенны: двустороннее излучение, когда оба рефлектора в открытом положении, при таком режиме у антенны наблюдается одинаковое излучение в обоих направлениях с равным КНД; излучение вверх, в данном режиме верхний рефлектор открыт, что приводит к свободному протеканию электромагнитных волн, а от закрытого нижнего происходят отражения, в результате этого происходит увеличение КНД антенны по сравнению с ситуацией двустороннего излучения; аналогичная ситуация происходит при излучении вниз, когда открыт нижний рефлектор, так электромагнитные волны отражаются от закрытого верхнего рефлектора вниз, что приводит к увеличению КНД антенны. Предложенная конструкция обладает высокой эффективностью в диапазоне рабочих частот The article discusses a two-reflector Bi-Quad antenna capable of operating in the frequency range corresponding to WLAN Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz. Thanks to the ability to control the position of the reflectors, it is possible to achieve a change in the direction of radiation, which increases the efficiency of using the antenna, and increases the directivity. During control, the cells are rotated, from which the reflective structures are formed, which allows the transmission of electromagnetic radiation, which is formed by the emitter, formed from a copper wire in the shape of the number "eight". The proposed design makes it possible to provide three stable modes of antenna operation: double-sided radiation, when both reflectors are in the open position, in this mode the antenna has the same radiation in both directions with equal directivity; radiation upward, in this mode, the upper reflector is open, which leads to free flow of electromagnetic waves, and reflections occur from the closed lower reflector, as a result of this, the antenna directivity increases in comparison with the situation of two-sided radiation. A similar situation occurs when radiating downward, when the lower reflector is open, so electromagnetic waves are reflected from the closed upper reflector downward, which leads to an increase in the antenna directivity. The proposed design is highly efficient in the operating frequency range

Double Meander Dipole Antenna Array with Enhanced Bandwidth and Gain

In this paper, a new design of high gain and wide bandwidth microstrip patch antenna array containing double meander dipole structure is proposed. Two in-phase resonant frequencies in the Ku-band (12–18 GHz) could be achieved in the double meander dipole array structure, which lead to enhance impedance bandwidth without costing extra design section. Besides, further enhanced gain of 2 dBi of the array over the entire operating frequency range has been achieved by introducing a double-layer substrate technique. The proposed antenna has been fabricated using the E33 model LPKF prototyping PCB machine. The measurement results have been performed, and they are in very good agreement with the simulation results. The measured –10 dB impedance bandwidth indicates that the array provides a very wide bandwidth which is around 30% at the center frequency of 15.5 GHz. A stable gain with a peak value of 10 dBi is achieved over the operating frequency range. The E- and H-plane radiation patterns are simulated, and a very low sidelobe level is predicted. The proposed antenna is simple and has relatively low-profile, and it could be a good candidate for millimeter wave communications.

Estimation of the optimal frequency range of EM waves for the implementation of a wireless channel of charge activation during drilling and blasting operations

The article analyzes the methods of wireless detonation of underground charges during drilling and blasting operations. The technologies considered are intended mainly for disrupting the integrity of rocks during tunneling and extraction of mineral resources in mines and quarries, as well as for the controlled demolition of buildings. The methods presented in the scientific press do not provide sufficient accuracy of time synchronization between the moment of the explosion and the command to launch the operator of the explosive machine, which is a necessary requirement for seismic exploration, and are also based on the use of magnetic antennas for wireless activation of detonators located at a depth of 30 m. The article, by the authors, on the basis of the analytical solution of equations and computational modeling, considers the physical processes of propagation of electromagnetic fields and currents induced by a grounded electric dipole, which is an alternative method of transmitting radio signals to a linear group of detonators. The most favorable operating frequency range of the channel is also analyzed based on the absorbing properties of the medium.

Design of Broadband Compact Canonical Triple-Sleeve Antenna Operating in UHF Band

In this paper, a novel compact broadband antenna at UHF frequencies is presented with canonical shapes. Hemispherical, conical and cylindrical shapes have all been considered for antenna configuration. The designed antenna provides an instantaneous frequency range from 370 to 5,000 MHz with omnidirectional characteristics. The antenna was simulated in CST Microwave Studio, fabricated and evaluated; the results are presented. The simulated and measurement results are in good agreement. The antenna has voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) ≤ 1.9:1 in 400–570 MHz, 2,530–3,740 MHz and 4,180–4,620 MHz; it has VSWR ≤ 3:1 over the operating frequency range 370–5,000 MHz and the measured gain varies from -0.6 to 4.5 dBi over the frequency band. The concept of canonical-shaped antenna elements and the incorporation of triple sleeves resulted in a reduction of the length of the antenna by 62% compared to the length of a half-wave dipole antenna designed at the lowest frequency. The antenna can be used for trans-receiving applications in wireless communication.