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Area of Science:

Electromagnetics and Applied Physics
Microwave Engineering
Materials Science

Background:

Accurate microwave electric field detection is vital for advancing materials science, device development, and understanding electromagnetic phenomena.
Existing detection methods may lack the sensitivity required for exploring novel materials and subtle electromagnetic effects.

Purpose of the Study:

To design and experimentally validate a novel microwave electric field detection system enhanced by a resonant cavity.
To improve the sensitivity and accuracy of weak microwave electric field measurements.

Main Methods:

Proposed a detection scheme incorporating a resonant cavity to enhance microwave electric field signals.
Utilized simulation to predict the enhancement factor and optimal positioning.
Experimentally verified the proposed design using a square split-ring resonator (SRR) and a custom experimental system.

Main Results:

Simulation predicted an enhancement factor of 3.45 at 3 mm from the square SRR.
Experimental verification confirmed an actual enhancement factor of 3.31(6).
Achieved a significant increase in electric field detection sensitivity, from 1.02 V/m to 0.30 V/m.

Conclusions:

The resonant cavity enhancement effectively increases microwave electric field detection sensitivity.
The proposed scheme offers a viable technical solution for weak microwave electric field detection.
This technology supports the development of integrated atomic microwave detection units.