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Hierarchical Reconfigurable Metasurface Based on Scenario-Guided Functional Modules and Programmable Core
Lihao Zhu1, Jiaqi Han1, Zhe Zheng1
1Key Laboratory of High-Speed Circuit Design and EMC, School of Electronic Engineering, Ministry of Education, Xidian University, Xi'an, China.
Advanced Science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany)
|March 13, 2026
Summary
We introduce a hierarchical reconfigurable metasurface architecture (HRMA) for flexible electromagnetic control. This design enables on-demand function switching and broad bandwidth coverage using a single platform.
Area of Science:
- Electromagnetic Metasurfaces
- Advanced Materials Science
Background:
- Conventional metasurfaces lack functional flexibility, requiring costly redesigns for altered operational parameters.
- This inflexibility limits their application in dynamic electromagnetic scenarios.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a novel hierarchical reconfigurable metasurface architecture (HRMA) for versatile electromagnetic control.
- To enable on-demand polymorphic function switching and comprehensive parameter modulation.
Main Methods:
- The proposed HRMA comprises a programmable core (PC) and scenario-guided functional modules (FMs).
- The PC offers enhanced flexibility and reusability compared to traditional switches.
- FMs attach to the PC, providing specific functionalities and protection.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated polymorphic functionality and extreme bandwidth coverage with the HRMA.
- Verified comprehensive electromagnetic parameter regulation via a single hardware platform.
- Achieved orchestrated polymorphic scattering across diverse scenarios.
Conclusions:
- The HRMA offers a scalable design paradigm for next-generation reconfigurable microwave devices.
- This architecture overcomes the limitations of fixed-function metasurfaces.
- Provides a solution for dynamic electromagnetic applications requiring adaptable functionalities.
Keywords:
hierarchical reconfigurable metasurfacemultifunctional manipulationscenario‐guided designswitchable scatteringMore Related Videos
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