Ultra-wideband flexible transparent metamaterial with wide-angle microwave absorption and low infrared emissivity
Zhiqiang Gao, Cuilian Xu, Xiaoxia Tian, Jiafu Wang, Changhui Tian, Baiyu Yang, Shaobo Qu, Qi Fan
Abstract
Optically transparent metamaterials with the performance of infrared radar compatible stealth have been designed and manufactured on the basis of the continuous in-depth research on single-band stealth technology. In this paper, metamaterials are designed through theoretical calculations and modeling simulations. The designed structure can achieve higher than 90% broadband (8.7-32 GHz) absorption at wide-angle (45 degrees), emissivity of 0.3 in infrared atmospheric window, and optical transparency. In addition, the material can be bent, which greatly expands its application scenarios. The experimental results are consistent with the theoretical calculation and simulation results.