Compression technique for retrodirective reflectors using transformation optics

In this paper, the design of compressed retrodirective reflectors via transformation optics is addressed. The proposed method enables a compressed reflector to perform as a classical retrodirective corner reflector while having a much lower profile. Using a simple linear coordinate transformation, t...

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Published in2016 IEEE Middle East Conference on Antennas and Propagation (MECAP) pp. 1 - 4
Main Authors Haddad, Hassan, Loison, Renaud, Gillard, Raphael, Jrad, Akil, Harmouch, Ali
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 01.09.2016
Subjects
coordinate transformation
Design methodology
Dielectrics
double layered system
effective medium theory
Electromagnetic scattering
Error analysis
Optics
Permittivity
Reflection coefficient
Retrodirective structure
transformation optics
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Summary:In this paper, the design of compressed retrodirective reflectors via transformation optics is addressed. The proposed method enables a compressed reflector to perform as a classical retrodirective corner reflector while having a much lower profile. Using a simple linear coordinate transformation, the lower profile can be achieved with a TO domain in the reflector consisting of anisotropic homogeneous media. The proposed design is validated at f 0 =8GHz by full wave electromagnetic simulations. Furthermore, using the Effective Medium Theory approach, the practical feasibility of the involved medium distribution is discussed and verified. The results of the investigations could be of interest in different radar, communication and identification applications.
DOI:10.1109/MECAP.2016.7790081