Triangular-shaped super-thin microwave network cloak in antenna applications

Abstract

In this research article, a triangular-shaped microwave network cloak made out of interconnected patches was designed at the frequency of 2.88 GHz. Its performances in terms of field distributions and radar cross section scattering were compared with the existing structures. The novel triangular-shaped cloak structure was then applied to cloak a hindering obstacle placed in front of an electromagnetic source. The simulated scattering parameter and radiation pattern of antenna source were then validated through the experimental results. Also, the proposed structure was applied to reduce the mutual interference between two neighboring antennas. The effects of various parameters such as position and size of the cloak, dielectric constant, and substrate thickness on the cloaking effect were also simulated and studied. K E Y W O R D Sinterconnected patches, interference, microwave network, triangular-shaped electromagnetic cloak