A genetic algorithm approach to the design of ultra-thin electromagnetic bandgap absorbers

Microwave and Optical Technology Letters

Volumn 38, Issue 1, 2003, Pages 61-64

  Kern, D J ^a   Werner, D H ^a  

^a The Pennsylvania State University   (United States)

Author keywords

Artificial magnetic conductor; Electromagnetic bandgap; Frequency selective surface; Metamaterial; Ultra thin absorber

Indexed keywords

DIELECTRIC MATERIALS; ELECTRIC RESISTANCE; ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE ABSORPTION; ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE REFLECTION; ENERGY GAP; FREQUENCY RESPONSE; GENETIC ALGORITHMS; OPTIMIZATION;

ARTIFICIAL MAGNETIC CONDUCTOR; ELECTROMAGNETIC BANDGAP ABSORBERS; FREQUENCY SELECTIVE SURFACE; METAMATERIALS; ULTRA THIN ABSORBERS;

ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS;

EID: 0037844645     PISSN: 08952477     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/mop.10971     Document Type: Article

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