Multiple magnetic resonance and microwave absorption of metamaterial absorbers composed of double split ring resonators on grounded carbonyl iron composites

Abstract

This study investigates the triple-band absorption properties of metamaterial absorbers composed of a double split ring resonator (DSRR) on a grounded magnetic substrate of carbonyl iron powders. Computational tools are used to model the interaction between electromagnetic waves and the metamaterial structure. For perpendicular polarization with the electric field perpendicular to the SRR gap, triple-band absorption peaks are predicted in the simulation result of reflection loss. Magnetic resonance resulting from antiparallel currents between the upper DSRR and the lower ground plane is identified at the frequencies of the absorption peaks. The orientation of the two resonators influences the absorption characteristics, especially in the second and third peaks where the coupling between the inner SRR and outer SRR is strong. The current density distribution indicates that the two resonators oriented in the same direction achieve reduced coupling between them, which results in two absorption frequencies close to each other. For parallel polarization with the electric field parallel to the SRR gap, this study predicts dual-band absorption peaks corresponding to the magnetic resonance at the SRR wire.