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Area of Science:

  • Electromagnetics
  • Metamaterials
  • Wave Optics

Background:

  • Janus metasurfaces enable independent wave manipulation by exploiting propagation direction.
  • Metagratings offer efficient wavefront control, addressing metasurface efficiency limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce Janus metagratings for tailored, efficient, direction-dependent absorption and reflection.
  • To demonstrate asymmetric wavefront manipulation using Janus metagratings.

Main Methods:

  • Analytical modeling of diffraction modes in transmissive metagratings.
  • Design of Janus metagratings with distinct meta-atoms and load impedances.
  • Full-wave simulations and experimental validation in the microwave regime.

Main Results:

  • Achieved efficient asymmetric wave responses through distinct meta-atom arrangements.
  • Demonstrated strong consistency between theoretical predictions and simulations.
  • Validated direction-dependent wavefront tailoring characteristics in a fabricated prototype.

Conclusions:

  • Janus metagratings provide a versatile platform for asymmetric wave propagation.
  • The proposed design methodology supports advanced systems in wireless and optical communications.