Periodically loaded dipole array supporting left-handed propagation

G. Goussetis, A.P. Feresidis, J.C. Vardaxoglou

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Abstract

Periodically loaded dipole arrays printed on grounded dielectric substrate are shown to exhibit left-handed propagation properties. In an equivalent transmission line representation, left-handedness emerges due to the excess series capacitance and shunt inductance. Based on this concept, the authors study the distribution of the modal fields and the variation of series capacitance and shunt inductance as the dipoles are loaded with stubs. Full wave dispersion curves that show the gradual transition from a right-handed to a left-handed medium upon periodically loading the dipoles with stubs are presented. An equivalent circuit is derived that matches to a very good extent the full wave result. The cell dimensions are a small fraction of the wavelength (λ/5), so the structure can be considered as an equivalent homogeneous surface. The structure is simple, readily scalable to higher frequencies and compatible with low-cost fabrication techniques.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)251-254
Number of pages4
JournalIEE Proceedings - Microwaves, Antennas & Propagation
Volume152
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Aug 2005

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