2021 article

Implementation of A Flat-Bottom Luneburg Lens Based on Conformal Transformation Optics

2021 IEEE MTT-S INTERNATIONAL MICROWAVE SYMPOSIUM (IMS), pp. 556–558.

By: B. Yang*, Y. Oh n, X. Hu* & J. Adams n 

co-author countries: United States of America πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
author keywords: transformation optics; numerical conformal mapping; Luneburg lens; unit cell
Source: Web Of Science
Added: October 11, 2022

Using transformation optics based on numerical conformal mapping, a 2D flat-bottom Luneburg lens is designed and realized using isotropic materials. The gradient-index material profile is discretized and realized through unit cells. Full wave simulation is conducted to verify the performance. Maximum 2D directivity of 14.9 dBi is achieved for a line source when the 2D lens has a free-space electrical size of 10λ. A wide field of view (~ 120 degree) is obtained for a set of planar offset feed points spanning 3.3λ.