Acoustic Zero-Index Metamaterials for Leaky-Wave Antennas

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Main Authors: Lyu, keqiang, Wu, Ying
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author Lyu, keqiang
Wu, Ying
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Wu, Ying
contents In this work, we introduce an advanced acoustic leaky-wave antenna employing zero-refractive-index metamaterials (ZIMs) that significantly surpasses traditional designs in terms of radiation ef-ficiency and directivity. Our design features a novel space-coiling structure, which manipulates the Dirac-like dispersion based on accidental degeneracy to achieve double-zero-index metamaterials (DZIM). The newly developed acoustic Dirac leaky-wave antenna (ADLWA) achieves more than double the radiation efficiency of conventional antennas based on arrays with side holes and mem-branes. It exhibits superior directional control, allowing for precise beam scanning by adjusting the frequency. Additionally, the ADLWA functions effectively as a passive sonar system, capable of de-tecting the direction of moving sound sources. This breakthrough enhances acoustic wave control and promises significant advancements in sensing and communication technologies.
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spellingShingle Acoustic Zero-Index Metamaterials for Leaky-Wave Antennas
Lyu, keqiang
Wu, Ying
Applied Physics
In this work, we introduce an advanced acoustic leaky-wave antenna employing zero-refractive-index metamaterials (ZIMs) that significantly surpasses traditional designs in terms of radiation ef-ficiency and directivity. Our design features a novel space-coiling structure, which manipulates the Dirac-like dispersion based on accidental degeneracy to achieve double-zero-index metamaterials (DZIM). The newly developed acoustic Dirac leaky-wave antenna (ADLWA) achieves more than double the radiation efficiency of conventional antennas based on arrays with side holes and mem-branes. It exhibits superior directional control, allowing for precise beam scanning by adjusting the frequency. Additionally, the ADLWA functions effectively as a passive sonar system, capable of de-tecting the direction of moving sound sources. This breakthrough enhances acoustic wave control and promises significant advancements in sensing and communication technologies.
title Acoustic Zero-Index Metamaterials for Leaky-Wave Antennas
topic Applied Physics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2410.20377