Multiphysics topological optimization framework for the automated design of 3D printed THz lens antennas
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Author(s)
Hadjiantoni, Nikolas
Feng, Dou
Navarro-Cía, Miguel
Hanham, Stephen M
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
Electromagnetic topological optimization holds the promise of the fully automated design of electromagnetic structures such as antennas, waveguides, metasurfaces and metamaterials; however, it can often yield designs that are incompatible with fabrication processes. In this work, we describe a multiphysics topological optimization framework that combines structural finite element analysis and electromagnetic finitedifference time-domain simulation to realize fabricable structures which meet specified electromagnetic design objectives. As a demonstration, the framework is applied towards the design of G-band low-profile leaky lens antennas suitable for future 6G communication applications. The 5λ0 radius, 2λ0 thick leaky lens antenna is compatible with stereolithography 3D printing and displays a realized gain of 23 dBi at 0.2 THz with a low sidelobe level of -20 dB. We foresee the proposed framework being applicable to a wide range of electromagnetic design problems intended for fabrication using additive manufacturing techniques.
Date Issued
2025-04-07
Date Acceptance
2025-04-01
Citation
IEEE Journal on Multiscale and Multiphysics Computational Techniques, 2025, pp.1-9
ISSN
2379-8793
Publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Start Page
1
End Page
9
Journal / Book Title
IEEE Journal on Multiscale and Multiphysics Computational Techniques
Copyright Statement
Copyright © 2025 IEEE. This is the author’s accepted manuscript made available under a CC-BY licence in accordance with Imperial’s Research Publications Open Access policy (www.imperial.ac.uk/oa-policy)
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Published online
Date Publish Online
2025-04-07