Characterizing Complex Permittivity of Thin Materials by Free Space Transmission and Reflection Coefficients

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Abstract

In this letter, we introduce a permittivity characterization method for thin materials. It can operate without reference-plane calibrations in free space, reducing system complexity, especially at THz frequencies. The relevant solving formulas and resolution analysis are derived. Full simulations validate the proposed method and analyze its performance with different thicknesses and loss tangents, showing excellent performance for common materials. When applying the method to characterize the permittivities of different samples in the G-band, it provides accurate estimates, particularly for high-loss materials. Therefore, it is a proper candidate for permittivity characterization of thin materials.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4438-4442
Number of pages5
JournalIEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters
Volume23
Issue number12
Early online date2024
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
MoE publication typeA1 Journal article-refereed

Keywords

  • Accuracy
  • Antenna measurements
  • Calibration
  • Complexity theory
  • Free space method
  • Permittivity
  • Permittivity measurement
  • Reflection coefficient
  • Transcendental Equation
  • low loss sheet
  • low loss slabs
  • transmission and reflection coefficients

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