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Elena Semouchkina

Other affiliations: Pennsylvania State University
Bio: Elena Semouchkina is an academic researcher from Michigan Technological University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Metamaterial & Resonator. The author has an hindex of 15, co-authored 108 publications receiving 895 citations. Previous affiliations of Elena Semouchkina include Pennsylvania State University.


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TL;DR: In this article, the authors used finite-difference time-domain simulations in the frequency domain to study resonance phenomena in left-handed metamaterials consisting of the arrays of split-ring resonators (SRRs) and metal rods.
Abstract: The finite-difference time-domain simulations in the frequency domain are used to study resonance phenomena in left-handed metamaterials consisting of the arrays of split-ring resonators (SRRs) and metal rods. It is demonstrated that, at frequencies corresponding to the band of enhanced transmission of the metamaterial, the half-wavelength resonances occur in both the SRRs and rods. The observed resonances in rods make questionable the applicability of the plasma concept to the analysis of the metamaterial performance. We also show that overlapping of electric or magnetic fields at resonance causes coupling between resonators and assembling them in three-dimensional groups, which rearrange in dependence on frequency inside the transmission band. As the result, the resonance phenomena in the metamaterial proceed essentially nonuniform, although the size of the metamaterial units is less than the wavelength. We suggest that coupling between resonators is capable of providing the electromagnetic response, similar to that observed at the backward-wave propagation in double-negative media. The latter is demonstrated on the example of the all-dielectric metamaterial composed from an array of dielectric resonators.

95 citations

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TL;DR: The Lorenz-Mie coefficients of the Mie problem can be expressed generically as infinite series of Fano functions as they describe interference between the background radiation originated from an incident wave and narrow-spectrum Mie scattering modes that lead to Fano resonances.
Abstract: We reveal that the resonant Mie scattering by high-index dielectric nanoparticles can be presented through cascades of Fano resonances We employ the exact solution of Maxwell's equations and demonstrate that the Lorenz-Mie coefficients of the Mie problem can be expressed generically as infinite series of Fano functions as they describe interference between the background radiation originated from an incident wave and narrow-spectrum Mie scattering modes that lead to Fano resonances

76 citations

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TL;DR: In this paper, a nonmetallic low-loss cloak for the infrared range from identical chalcogenide glass resonators is proposed, which does not require metamaterial response to be homogeneous and accounts for the discrete nature of elementary responses governed by resonator shape, illumination angle and inter-resonator coupling.
Abstract: We propose to implement a nonmetallic low-loss cloak for the infrared range from identical chalcogenide glass resonators. Based on transformation optics for cylindrical objects, our approach does not require metamaterial response to be homogeneous and accounts for the discrete nature of elementary responses governed by resonator shape, illumination angle, and inter-resonator coupling. Air fractions are employed to obtain the desired distribution of the cloak effective parameters. The effect of cloaking is verified by full-wave simulations of the true multiresonator structure. The feasibility of cloak fabrication is demonstrated by prototyping glass grating structures with the dimensions characteristic for the cloak resonators.

53 citations

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TL;DR: An overview of the integration of the concepts and materials that have been used to achieve miniaturization and unique device function is presented in this paper, with emphasis on device modeling and design, prototype construction methods, and test results.
Abstract: At the Keck Smart Materials Integration Laboratory at Penn State University, low-temperature co-fired ceramic (LTCC) material systems have been used to fabricate a number of devices for a variety of applications. This article presents an overview of the integration of the concepts and materials that we have used to achieve miniaturization and unique device function. Examples of microwave filters, metamaterial antennas, and a dielectrophoretic cell sorter will be presented, with emphasis on device modeling and design, prototype construction methods, and test results.

50 citations

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TL;DR: In this paper, a multi-layer cloak for hiding cylindrical objects larger than the wavelengths of incident radiation was proposed and the parameters of the cloak layers were found by using the genetic algorithm-based optimization procedure, which employed the reciprocal of total scattering cross width of the cloaked target, derived from the solution of the Helmholtz equation, as the fitness function.
Abstract: An approach for designing transmission cloaks by using ordinary dielectrics instead of meta- and plasmonic materials is proposed and demonstrated by the development of a multi-layer cloak for hiding cylindrical objects larger than the wavelengths of incident radiation. The parameters of the cloak layers were found by using the Genetic Algorithm-based optimization procedure, which employed the reciprocal of total scattering cross width of the cloaked target, derived from the solution of the Helmholtz equation, as the fitness function. The proposed cloak demonstrated better cloaking efficiency than did a similarly sized metamaterial cloak designed by using the transformation optics relations.

49 citations


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TL;DR: In this article, a broad range of resonant electromagnetic effects by using two effective coupled oscillators, including the Fano resonance, electromagnetically induced transparency, Kerker and Borrmann effects, and parity-time symmetry breaking, are reviewed.
Abstract: The importance of the Fano resonance concept is recognized across multiple fields of physics. In this Review, Fano resonance is explored in the context of optics, with particular emphasis on dielectric nanostructures and metasurfaces. Rapid progress in photonics and nanotechnology brings many examples of resonant optical phenomena associated with the physics of Fano resonances, with applications in optical switching and sensing. For successful design of photonic devices, it is important to gain deep insight into different resonant phenomena and understand their connection. Here, we review a broad range of resonant electromagnetic effects by using two effective coupled oscillators, including the Fano resonance, electromagnetically induced transparency, Kerker and Borrmann effects, and parity–time symmetry breaking. We discuss how to introduce the Fano parameter for describing a transition between two seemingly different spectroscopic signatures associated with asymmetric Fano and symmetric Lorentzian shapes. We also review the recent results on Fano resonances in dielectric nanostructures and metasurfaces.

1,234 citations

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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present a review of low temperature co-fired ceramic (LTCC) technologies for high frequency applications, which will be of immense help to researchers and technologists all over the world.
Abstract: Small, light weight and multifunctional electronic components are attracting much attention because of the rapid growth of the wireless communication systems and microwave products in the consumer electronic market. The component manufacturers are thus forced to search for new advanced integration, packaging and interconnection technologies. One solution is the low temperature cofired ceramic (LTCC) technology enabling fabrication of three-dimensional ceramic modules with low dielectric loss and embedded silver electrodes. During the past 15 years, a large number of new dielectric LTCCs for high frequency applications have been developed. About 1000 papers were published and ∼500 patents were filed in the area of LTCC and related technologies. However, the data of these several very useful materials are scattered. The main purpose of this review is to bring the data and science of these materials together, which will be of immense help to researchers and technologists all over the world. The comme...

968 citations

Patent
02 Mar 2004
TL;DR: An antenna having at least one main element and a plurality of parasitic elements is considered to have a coupling element or devices associated with them, the coupling elements or devices being tunable to control the degree of coupling between adjacent elements.
Abstract: An antenna having at least one main element and a plurality of parasitic elements. At least some of the elements have coupling elements or devices associated with them, the coupling elements or devices being tunable to thereby control the degree of coupling between adjacent elements. Controlling the degree of coupling allows a lobe associated with the antenna to be steered.

331 citations

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TL;DR: A generic space-mapping optimization algorithm is formulated, explained step-by-step using a simple microstrip filter example, and its robustness is demonstrated through the fast design of an interdigital filter.
Abstract: In this article we review state-of-the-art concepts of space mapping and place them con- textually into the history of design optimization and modeling of microwave circuits. We formulate a generic space-mapping optimization algorithm, explain it step-by-step using a simple microstrip filter example, and then demonstrate its robustness through the fast design of an interdigital filter. Selected topics of space mapping are discussed, including implicit space mapping, gradient-based space mapping, the optimal choice of surrogate model, and tuning space mapping. We consider the application of space mapping to the modeling of microwave structures. We also discuss a software package for automated space-mapping optimization that involves both electromagnetic (EM) and circuit simulators.

327 citations

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Yan Zhang1, Wei Hong1, Chen Yu1, Zhenqi Kuai1, Yu-Dan Don1, Jianyi Zhou1 
TL;DR: In this article, three types of ultrawideband (UWB) antennas with triple notched bands are proposed and investigated for UWB communication applications, which consist of a planar circular patch monopole UWB antenna and multiple etched slots on the patch and/or split ring resonators (SRRs) coupled to the feed line.
Abstract: Three types of ultrawideband (UWB) antennas with triple notched bands are proposed and investigated for UWB communication applications. The proposed antennas consist of a planar circular patch monopole UWB antenna and multiple etched slots on the patch and/or split ring resonators (SRRs) coupled to the feed line. Good agreement is achieved between the simulated and measured results. These techniques are significant for designing UWB antennas with multiple narrow frequency notched bands or for designing multiband antennas.

310 citations