Multifunctional Single Layer Metasurface Based on Hexagonal Split Ring Resonator

Abstract

We present a single-layer metasurface, which performs both cross and circular polarization conversion at multiple frequency bands. The unit cell of the proposed metasurface consists of periodic array of a uniquely designed hexagonal split ring resonator (SRR). The proposed metasurface behaves as an efficient 90° polarization rotator at dual frequency bands of 6.36-6.59 GHz and 10.54-13.56 GHz. The polarization conversion efficiency approaches 90% within these two operating bands. Moreover, linear-to-circular polarization conversion is also achieved in other three wide frequency bands from 6.10-6.20 GHz, 6.84-9.02 GHz and 14.10-15.48 GHz. The novel features of the subject hexagonal metasurface, which qualify it for numerous practical applications are high cross-polarization conversion (CPC) efficiency, wideband operation and angular stability for oblique incidence up to 45°.

Keywords

• Metasurface
• angular stability
• polarization conversion
• PCR
• CP
• CPC