Abstract
We have developed a low-loss, ultrasmall radio frequency (rf) metamaterial operating at ~76 MHz. This miniaturized medium is made up of planar spiral elements with diameter as small as ~λ/658 (λ is the free space wavelength), fashioned from Nb thin films on quartz substrates. The transmission data are examined below and above the superconducting transition temperature of Nb for both a single spiral and a one dimensional array. The validity of the design is tested through numerical simulations and good agreement is found. We discuss how superconductors enable such a compact design in the rf with high loaded-quality factor (in excess of 5000), which is in fact difficult to realize with ordinary metals.
Recommended Citation
C. Kurter et al., "Miniaturized Superconducting Metamaterials for Radio Frequencies," Applied Physics Letters, vol. 96, no. 25, pp. 253504-1 - 253504-3, American Institute of Physics (AIP), Jun 2010.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3456524
Department(s)
Physics
Keywords and Phrases
Compact designs; Free-space wavelengths; Low loss; Numerical simulation; One-dimensional arrays; Planar spirals; Quality factors; Quartz substrate; Radio frequencies; Transmission data; Ultra-small; Computer simulation; Electronic equipment; Metamaterials; Oxide minerals; Superconducting transition temperature; Superconductivity
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0003-6951
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2010 American Institute of Physics (AIP), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jun 2010
