Circuit analogs for stratified structures

• We present an overview of how circuit models can be used for wave propaga- tion in stratified structures. Homogeneous slabs are modeled as transmission lines, and thin sheets between the slabs are modeled as lumped elements. It is seen that electric material properties contribute as shunt elements, and mag- netic material properties contribute as series elements. When the sheets have periodic patterns, they can be represented with resonant circuits. The circuit models should be used as a starting point, to derive a basic, stable design, which can later be optimized using full wave simulations if necessary.

Subject headings

TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER  -- Elektroteknik och elektronik (hsv//swe)

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY  -- Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Information Engineering (hsv//eng)

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rap (subject category)

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