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Effects of statistical variations on propagation of electromagnetic waves in disordered periodic structures

Ochoa, Juan S.

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Title
Effects of statistical variations on propagation of electromagnetic waves in disordered periodic structures
Author(s)
Ochoa, Juan S.
Issue Date
2010-08-20T17:57:26Z
Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)
Cangellaris, Andreas C.
Department of Study
Electrical & Computer Eng
Discipline
Electrical & Computer Engr
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
M.S.
Degree Level
Thesis
Date of Ingest
2010-08-20T17:57:26Z
Keyword(s)
  • Disordered periodic structures
  • Localization
  • Metamaterials
Abstract
Localization theory is employed to investigate the impact of statistical variations in material parameters and lumped-element values on the transmission properties of transmission-line based metamaterial structures. The theory yields closed-form expressions for the calculation of the propagation constant of the disordered structure that are shown to provide an accurate alternative to the more expensive Monte Carlo approach. Application of the theory to the investigation of transmission properties of a negative refractive index structure demonstrates its use for expedient assessment of the impact of statistical variations in unit cell length and the values of the lumped inductive and capacitive elements used in the definition of the structure. These results are then employed to develop a tool to analyze the effects of disorder on Veselago lenses performance. Finally, the localization theory is extended to the study of the electromagnetic properties of structures that do not lend themselves to modeling in terms of lumped circuit elements.
Graduation Semester
2010-08
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Copyright 2010 Juan Ochoa

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