Influence of chirality on the reflection of EM waves by planar dielectric slabs

Author

Guire, Terry ; Varadan, Vasundara V. ; Varadan, Vijay K.

Author_Institution

Dept. of Eng. Sci. & Mech., Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park, PA, USA

Volume

32

Issue

4

fYear

1990

fDate

11/1/1990 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

300

Lastpage

303

Abstract

The preparation of chiral dielectric composite slabs that contain a random distribution of miniature helices is described. Samples containing right-handed only, left-handed only, and an equal mixture of left- and right-handed springs of various concentrations were prepared. The reflection properties of the metal-backed samples were measured with a free-space system using a pair of spot focusing antennas and a vector network analyzer. The results were compared with an ordinary composite containing a random distribution of metal spheres. In this way, the effects of chirality could be isolated and the effects of such factors on the reflection properties of the composite slabs could be studied. It is concluded that chirality can be used as a sensitive parameter to control EM (electromagnetic) wave propagation characteristics in dielectric composites

Keywords

electromagnetic wave reflection; 14.5 to 17.5 GHz; EM wave propagation characteristics; EM wave reflection; SHF; chiral dielectric composite slabs; chirality; free-space system; metal spheres; metal-backed samples; microwave reflection; planar dielectric slabs; random miniature helices distribution; spot focusing antennas; springs; vector network analyzer; Acoustical engineering; Biomedical optical imaging; Dielectrics; Microstructure; Optical polarization; Optical polymers; Optical reflection; Optical refraction; Optical sensors; Slabs;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Electromagnetic Compatibility, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0018-9375

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/15.59890

Filename

59890