Title :
Finite element analysis of a balanced microstrip line filled with nematic liquid crystal
Author :
James, Richard ; Fernández, F. Aníbal ; Day, Sally E. ; Bulja, S. ; Mirshekar-Syahkal, D. ; Yazdanpanahi, M.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electron. & Electr. Eng., Univ. Coll. London, London, UK
Abstract :
Liquid crystals are an attractive medium for millimetre-wave band communications devices due to their large birefringence and reconfigurability. However, characterizing these materials is challenging at these frequencies. This work details simulation tools that have been developed to aid in this process, through the accurate analysis of the liquid crystal orientation and wave propagation.
Keywords :
finite element analysis; microstrip lines; millimetre wave devices; nematic liquid crystals; wave propagation; balanced microstrip line; birefringence; finite element analysis; liquid crystal orientation; millimetre-wave band communications; nematic liquid crystal; reconfigurability; wave propagation; Birefringence; Crystalline materials; Electrostatics; Finite element methods; Liquid crystal devices; Liquid crystals; Microstrip; Optical materials; Optical surface waves; Permittivity; Finite element methods; Liquid crystals; Stripline;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Symposium Digest, 2009. MTT '09. IEEE MTT-S International
Conference_Location :
Boston, MA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2803-8
Electronic_ISBN :
0149-645X
DOI :
10.1109/MWSYM.2009.5165650
