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ArticleAdvanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany)2024

Terminal-Matched Topological Photonic Substrate-Integrated Waveguides and Antennas for Microwave Systems.

Zhixia Xu, Xiaonan Sun, Haotian Wu, Zengxu Xiong, Xue Zhou, Haoxi Yu, Xiaoxing Yin, Daniel F Sievenpiper, Tie Jun Cui

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Article in Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Super-Robust Telecommunications Enabled by Topological Half-Supermodes.Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) · 2026
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9 authors.

Zhixia XuState Key Laboratory of Millimeter Waves, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9833-0993
Xiaonan SunSchool of Information Science and Technology, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, 116026, China.
Haotian WuSchool of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 639798, Singapore.
Zengxu XiongSchool of Information Science and Technology, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, 116026, China.
Xue ZhouSchool of Information Science and Technology, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, 116026, China.
Haoxi YuSchool of Information Science and Technology, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, 116026, China.
Xiaoxing YinState Key Laboratory of Millimeter Waves, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China.
Daniel F SievenpiperElectrical and Computer Engineering Department, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, 92093, USA.
Tie Jun CuiState Key Laboratory of Millimeter Waves, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5862-1497

Funding

Dalian Science and Technology Innovation Fund 2022RQ034Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities 3132024232National Natural Science Foundation of China 62288101National Natural Science Foundation of China 62301104Scientific Research Fund of Liaoning Provincial Education Department JYTMS20230170State Key Laboratory of Millimeter Waves K202202
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

In engineered photonic lattices, topological photonic (TP) modes present a promising avenue for designing waveguides with suppressed backscattering. However, the integration of the TP modes in electromagnetic systems has faced longstanding challenges. The primary obstacle is the insufficient development of high-efficiency coupling technologies between the TP modes and the conventional transmission modes. This dilemma leads to significant scattering at waveguide terminals when attempting to connect the TP waveguides with other waveguides. In this study, a topological photonic substrate-integrated waveguide (TPSIW) is proposed that can seamlessly integrate into traditional microstrip line systems. It successfully addresses the matching problem and demonstrates efficient coupling of both even and odd TP modes with the quasi-transverse electromagnetic modes of microstrip lines, resulting in minimal energy losses. In addition, topological leaky states are introduced through designed slots on the TPSIW top surface. These slots enable the creation of TP leaky-wave antennas with beam steering capabilities. A wireless link based on TPSIWs are further established that enables the transmission of distinct signals toward different directions. This work is an important step toward the integration of TP modes in microwave systems, unlocking the possibilities for the development of high-performance wireless devices.

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edge stateleaky‐wave antennasubstrate integrated waveguidetopological photonic crystalwireless communication

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PMID38962944
PMCPMC11434011

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