Abstract
The polarization of electromagnetic (EM) wave takes an important place in research of metamaterial perfect absorber (MMPA). In this chapter, we review the influence of the polarization of EM wave on MMPAs and, then, show polarization-independent MM absorbers by taking the advantage of structural symmetry. Even though the absorption is strongly reduced by increasing the incident angle of EM wave, to develop MM absorbers for the practical applications, we should use some special designs to reveal wide-incident-angle MMPAs . An analytical model is introduced by mean of the equivalent circuit in order to optimize the structure capable to work for larger incident angle. Finally, by introducing perfectly-matched-layer-like structure, MMPAs with wider incident angle and, at the same time, higher absorption can be achieved.
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Lee, Y.P., Rhee, J.Y., Yoo, Y.J., Kim, K.W. (2016). Polarization-Independent and Wide-Incident-Angle Metamaterial Perfect Absorber. In: Metamaterials for Perfect Absorption. Springer Series in Materials Science, vol 236. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-0105-5_6
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