Microwave-Absorbing Properties of PbMg_1/3Nb_2/3O₃-PbZrO₃-PbTiO₃-PbGeO₃ (PMN-PZT-PG) Solid Solutions on a Microstrip Line in the Microwave Range

Abstract

In this paper, a brief review of the current state of research on ferroelectric, ferromagnetic, and multiferroic materials in the microwave range is given, and the main research methods are described. The main areas of application of functional materials in radio electronics are outlined. Multicomponent ferroelectric media based on ferroelectric (PbTiO3), antiferroelectric (PbZrO3), and relaxors (PbMg1/3Nb2/3O3) are considered promising radio-absorbing materials. A method for comparing the electrical parameters of samples using a microstrip line and a network analyzer is described in detail, in which cylindrical samples were placed on a microstrip line. The measurements were carried out in the frequency range 10 MHz–20 GHz. Based on the frequency dependences of the S parameters, the relationships between the resonant frequencies of the samples and their composition were determined. The frequency dependences of the absorption coefficient were calculated for materials of various compositions. For each composition, the effective absorption band was calculated, and a pattern of its distribution over the concentrations of the system components was plotted. For empty areas of the phase diagram, interpolation was performed using the obtained results, which made it possible to obtain a qualitative idea of the radio-absorbing properties of the entire system. It was revealed that the compositions with the greatest variety of different phases had the widest absorption band. The results obtained will help in future research and composition selection for further development of microwave devices such as dielectric resonators, filters, and attenuators.

Keywords

• ferroelectric materials
• microwave absorption
• PMN-PZT-PG