Abstract
As detection technology continually advances, the survivability of
targets on the battlefield is significantly challenged. Therefore,
microwave absorbers with stealth capabilities have become a focal point
of research in modern military science. To address the issues of narrow
bandwidth and complex structures in existing absorbers, we propose a
model for an ultra-wideband absorber based on a hybrid structure. In
this study, we design, manufacture, and characterize a
polarization-insensitive ultra-wideband absorber (PIUWA), which
demonstrates impressive absorptivity of over 90% across a range of
4-24.53GHz (a fractional bandwidth of 144%). This is achieved by
inducing multiple resonance peaks within the hybrid structure. Moreover,
the subwavelength periodicity of the PIUWA theoretically contributes to
its angular stability under full-wave polarizations. We observed that
absorption performance remains stable under incident conditions within
45 degrees. Furthermore, the operational mechanism of the PIUWA is
elucidated through an equivalent circuit model, with design validity
confirmed via experimental measurements. This study paves the way for
the design and fabrication of ultra-wideband microwave absorbers that
offer high absorptivity, robust angular stability, and simpler assembly
processes, thereby broadening the potential for application in other
absorber types.