Chen chaotic system-based wideband metamaterial absorber


BAKIR M., KÖKSAL A. S., Oral M., Karaaslan M., Çolak B., Hasar U. C., ...More

Opto-Electronics Review, vol.33, no.2, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 33 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2025
  • Doi Number: 10.24425/opelre.2025.154199
  • Journal Name: Opto-Electronics Review
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Applied Science & Technology Source, Central & Eastern European Academic Source (CEEAS), Compendex
  • Keywords: Chen attractor, Magtrex 555, metamaterial absorber, pattern generation
  • Yozgat Bozok University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

This manuscript introduces a novel wideband metamaterial absorber targeting the 2 GHz to 20 GHz range. The design employs a chaos theory, specifically the Chen attractor system, to generate fractal-structured patterns that enhance electromagnetic absorption. These patterns exhibit multi-resonant behaviour, providing superior efficiency compared to conventional periodic designs. The absorber is further optimized with a Magtrex 555 substrate (0.51 mm thick), known for its frequency-dependent permittivity and permeability, which amplifies performance. This combination of chaotic structures and optimized substrate achieves over 90% absorption efficiency across a broad frequency range. Comprehensive simulations and parametric studies validate the absorber effectiveness, significantly improving bandwidth and absorption capacity. The design is well-suited for electromagnetic shielding, energy harvesting, and stealth technology applications. Future works will emphasize real-world performance testing to validate practical applications in wireless communication, sensing technologies, and defence. By combining chaotic dynamics with substrate optimization, this work contributes significantly to next-generation electromagnetic absorbers, offering enhanced broadband absorption for various applications.