Abstract: Homogeneous metallic waveguides have long been used to carry high powers. They are often filled with inhomogeneous, isotropic dielectrics to reduce their size and cut-off frequencies. To characterize these inhomogeneous rectangular waveguides made of homogeneous and isotropic media, the Newton-Raphson method is used in this article. Frequency of cutoff, attenuation, and power flow distribution are all properties of the EM wave that are highly dependent on the physical structure and composition within the guide. This article presents the characterization of an inhomogeneous and isotropic rectangular guide. The analysis of this type of guide is based on the Borgnis potential method for determining the components of the electric field E and the magnetic field H, to obtain the guide's dispersion equations. The modes that were found to exist in these waveguides are hybrid, meaning that they have both axial E- and H-fields. Numerical resolution of these equations using the Newton-Raphson method obtains the guide's propagation constants. A MATLAB program is used to plot these dispersion curves. The propagation constant increases as a function of frequency, and the d/a ratio influences the dispersion curves. Increasing the relative permittivity of the dielectric leads to an increase in the ratio of the propagation constant in the z direction to the wave number.
Abstract: Homogeneous metallic waveguides have long been used to carry high powers. They are often filled with inhomogeneous, isotropic dielectrics to reduce their size and cut-off frequencies. To characterize these inhomogeneous rectangular waveguides made of homogeneous and isotropic media, the Newton-Raphson method is used in this article. Frequency of cu...Show More
Abstract: In the present paper, a study and design is presented of a High Sensitivity Terahertz Metamaterial Biosensor for the detection of multiple viruses using the photosensitive semiconductor GaAs. The biosensor comprises a layered structure: a semiconductor GaAs layer at the top, a gold (Au) conductor layer in the middle, and a polyimide substrate at the base. Numerical experimentation in CST Microwave Studio validates the biosensor's efficacy against several dangerous viruses including Early Cancer, Malaria, Dengue, HIV, among others. It exhibits an average sensitivity of 1.673 THz/RIU, a quality factor of 510, and a high Figure of Merit (FOM) of 418.3 RIU-1. Notably, the biosensor demonstrates polarization insensitivity, accommodating both Transverse Electric (TE) and Transverse Magnetic (TM) polarization states. Moreover, its performance is tunable by varying the conductivity via photo-excitation-induced free carriers in GaAs. This versatile biosensor holds significant promise in terahertz technology, particularly within the medical field, for the sensitive detection of multiple viruses. Its unique design and high sensitivity make it a valuable tool for early disease detection and monitoring. Moving forward, further research and development could enhance its applicability and refine its performance characteristics, paving the way for advancements in the rapid and accurate diagnosis of various infectious diseases.
Abstract: In the present paper, a study and design is presented of a High Sensitivity Terahertz Metamaterial Biosensor for the detection of multiple viruses using the photosensitive semiconductor GaAs. The biosensor comprises a layered structure: a semiconductor GaAs layer at the top, a gold (Au) conductor layer in the middle, and a polyimide substrate at th...Show More