Reconfigurable Tri‐Mode Metasurface for Broadband Low Observation, Wide‐Range Tracing, and Backscatter Communication
Abstract In the current prevalent complex electromagnetic (EM) environment, intelligent methods for versatile and integrated control of EM waves using compact devices are both essential and challenging. These varied wave control objectives can at times conflict with one another, such as the need for...
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| author | Jing Ning Yilin Zheng Shaojie Wang Tian Jiang Junming Zhao Ke Chen Yijun Feng |
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| description | Abstract In the current prevalent complex electromagnetic (EM) environment, intelligent methods for versatile and integrated control of EM waves using compact devices are both essential and challenging. These varied wave control objectives can at times conflict with one another, such as the need for broad absorption to remain inconspicuous, while also requiring enhanced backward scattering for highly reliable tracing and secure communication. To address these sophisticated challenges, a microwave‐frequency reconfigurable tri‐mode metasurface (RTMM) is introduced. The proposed innovation enables three distinct operational modes: broadband low observation, enhanced EM wave tracing, and backscatter communication over a wide‐angle range by simple control of the PIN diodes embedded in each meta‐atom. The proof‐of‐concept demonstration of the fabricated prototype verified the switchable tri‐mode performance of the RTMM. This proposed RTMM can be adapted to various applications, including EM shielding, target detection, and secure communication in complex and threatening EM environments, paving the way for environmentally‐adaptive EM wave manipulation. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6cce5041cb3a4596ad4fe6fa738c18062024-04-17T12:48:22ZengWileyAdvanced Science2198-38442024-04-011115n/an/a10.1002/advs.202304879Reconfigurable Tri‐Mode Metasurface for Broadband Low Observation, Wide‐Range Tracing, and Backscatter CommunicationJing Ning0Yilin Zheng1Shaojie Wang2Tian Jiang3Junming Zhao4Ke Chen5Yijun Feng6Department of Electronic Engineering School of Electronic Science and Engineering Nanjing University Nanjing 210023 ChinaDepartment of Electronic Engineering School of Electronic Science and Engineering Nanjing University Nanjing 210023 ChinaDepartment of Electronic Engineering School of Electronic Science and Engineering Nanjing University Nanjing 210023 ChinaDepartment of Electronic Engineering School of Electronic Science and Engineering Nanjing University Nanjing 210023 ChinaDepartment of Electronic Engineering School of Electronic Science and Engineering Nanjing University Nanjing 210023 ChinaDepartment of Electronic Engineering School of Electronic Science and Engineering Nanjing University Nanjing 210023 ChinaDepartment of Electronic Engineering School of Electronic Science and Engineering Nanjing University Nanjing 210023 ChinaAbstract In the current prevalent complex electromagnetic (EM) environment, intelligent methods for versatile and integrated control of EM waves using compact devices are both essential and challenging. These varied wave control objectives can at times conflict with one another, such as the need for broad absorption to remain inconspicuous, while also requiring enhanced backward scattering for highly reliable tracing and secure communication. To address these sophisticated challenges, a microwave‐frequency reconfigurable tri‐mode metasurface (RTMM) is introduced. The proposed innovation enables three distinct operational modes: broadband low observation, enhanced EM wave tracing, and backscatter communication over a wide‐angle range by simple control of the PIN diodes embedded in each meta‐atom. The proof‐of‐concept demonstration of the fabricated prototype verified the switchable tri‐mode performance of the RTMM. This proposed RTMM can be adapted to various applications, including EM shielding, target detection, and secure communication in complex and threatening EM environments, paving the way for environmentally‐adaptive EM wave manipulation.https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202304879low observationreconfigurable metasurfaceretro‐reflectionwide range tracingwireless communication |
| spellingShingle | Jing Ning Yilin Zheng Shaojie Wang Tian Jiang Junming Zhao Ke Chen Yijun Feng Reconfigurable Tri‐Mode Metasurface for Broadband Low Observation, Wide‐Range Tracing, and Backscatter Communication Advanced Science low observation reconfigurable metasurface retro‐reflection wide range tracing wireless communication |
| title | Reconfigurable Tri‐Mode Metasurface for Broadband Low Observation, Wide‐Range Tracing, and Backscatter Communication |
| title_full | Reconfigurable Tri‐Mode Metasurface for Broadband Low Observation, Wide‐Range Tracing, and Backscatter Communication |
| title_fullStr | Reconfigurable Tri‐Mode Metasurface for Broadband Low Observation, Wide‐Range Tracing, and Backscatter Communication |
| title_full_unstemmed | Reconfigurable Tri‐Mode Metasurface for Broadband Low Observation, Wide‐Range Tracing, and Backscatter Communication |
| title_short | Reconfigurable Tri‐Mode Metasurface for Broadband Low Observation, Wide‐Range Tracing, and Backscatter Communication |
| title_sort | reconfigurable tri mode metasurface for broadband low observation wide range tracing and backscatter communication |
| topic | low observation reconfigurable metasurface retro‐reflection wide range tracing wireless communication |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202304879 |
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