Flexible multi-band metamaterial absorber with polarization-insensitive electromagnetic stealth
Zhonghang Ji, Yida Song, Qiong Zhang, Yunqing Liu · IOP Publishing · 2025
This research presents a flexible electromagnetic metamaterial absorber with high absorption rates and polarization insensitivity, suitable for advanced communication and stealth applications.
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Why this matters
Key findings
- Absorption rate exceeds 90% across 11.65–75 GHz.
- Maximum absorption bandwidth of 63.35 GHz.
- Polarization-insensitive for angles 0°–90°.
- Flexible structure with a thickness of 1.51 mm.
- Curvature adaptability allows effective absorption at different bending angles.
What's new
The combination of flexibility, high absorption rates, and polarization insensitivity in a single metamaterial absorber.
Limitations
The abstract does not provide details on the scalability or manufacturing processes for the proposed absorber.
Commercial context
The technology is still in the conceptual stage and has not been demonstrated in practical applications.
Publication
- Publisher
- IOP Publishing
- Publication date
- September 25, 2025
- Research type
- Paper
- License
- https://publishingsupport.iopscience.iop.org/iop-standard/v1
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