Simulation and experimental study of electromagnetic wave localization in 3D dielectric fractal structures

Elena Semouchkina, Yoshinari Miyamoto, Soshu Kirihara, George Semouchkin, Michael Lanagan

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Abstract

Self-similar structures known as fractals have a potential to localize electromagnetic (EM) waves that are propagating through them, In this work 3D fractals called the Menger sponges were fabricated by using stereolithography from photosensitive epoxy resin mixed with titania-silica ceramic particles to localize EM waves in X band frequency range. The experiments in free space with 3D fractal structures have revealed clear attenuation of both reflection and transmission intensity at specific frequency. The FDTD simulations confirmed localization of electromagnetic energy in the sample, however, the simulated field distributions pointed out at resonance mode formation in small cavities and dielectric islands rather than in the central cavity.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 36th European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2006
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages776-779
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)2960055160, 9782960055160
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2006
Event36th European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2006 - Manchester, United Kingdom
Duration: Sep 10 2006Sep 12 2006

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 36th European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2006

Other

Other36th European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2006
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityManchester
Period9/10/069/12/06

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Radiation

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