Ultracompact all-dielectric superdirective antennas: Theory and experiment

A. E. Krasnok, P. A. Belov, D. S. Filonov, C. R. Simovski, A. P. Slobozhanyuk, Yu S. Kivshar

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    Abstract

    We demonstrate a simple way to achieve superdirectivity of electrically small antennas based on a spherical dielectric particle with a notch. We predict this effect theoretically for nanoantennas excited by a point-like emitter located in the notch, and then confirm it experimentally at microwaves for a ceramic sphere excited by a small wire dipole. We explain the effect of superdirectivity by the resonant excitation of high-order multipole modes of electric and magnetic fields which are usually negligible for small perfect spherical particles.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication2013 IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, APSURSI 2013 - Proceedings
    Pages138-139
    Number of pages2
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2013
    Event2013 IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, APSURSI 2013 - Orlando, FL, United States
    Duration: 7 Jul 201313 Jul 2013

    Publication series

    NameIEEE Antennas and Propagation Society, AP-S International Symposium (Digest)
    ISSN (Print)1522-3965

    Conference

    Conference2013 IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, APSURSI 2013
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CityOrlando, FL
    Period7/07/1313/07/13

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