Abstract
Yagi arrays consisting of closely spaced metal rods (spacing = 2 mm, height = 14 mm) were investigated as guiding structures for electromagnetic energy in the microwave regime at 8 GHz (λ=37 mm) both by experiment and simulation. Information transport is possible at a group velocity of 0.6c. 90 % of the electromagnetic energy is confined within a distance of 0.05λ from the guiding structures. The propagation loss in a straight array is 3 dB/8 cm. Routing of energy around 90° corners is possible with a power loss of 3-4 dB. Signals can be split via a tee structure which can also serve as a three-terminal modulator. Analogies to plasmon wires consisting of arrays of nm-size metal clusters are discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | E291-E296 |
| Journal | Materials Research Society Symposium - Proceedings |
| Volume | 637 |
| Publication status | Published - 2001 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Microphotonics - Materials, Physics and Applications - Boston, MA, United States of America Duration: 27 Nov 2000 → 29 Nov 2000 |