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Modelling metamaterial transmission lines: a review and recent developments

Publicated to:Opto-Electronics Review. 16 (3): 226-236 - 2008-09-01 16(3), DOI: 10.2478/s11772-008-0028-x

Authors: Aznar, F.; Gil, M.; Bonache, J.; Martin, F.;

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Univ Autonoma Barcelona, Dept Elect Engn, CIMITEC, E-08193 Barcelona, Spain - Author

Abstract

This review paper is devoted to the discussion and comparison of the lumped element equivalent circuit models of the different types of metamaterial transmission lines that have been proposed so far namely the CL-loaded lines, and those lines based on the resonant type approach. The latter category comprises both artificial lines loaded with split ring resonators (SRRs), or related topologies, and metamaterial transmission lines based on complementary split ring resonators (CSRRs). It will be the main aim of this paper to clearly justify the circuit elements of the models (and link such elements to the line physics and topology), to compare the different lines to the light of these models, and to point out the advantages and drawbacks of the different metamaterial transmission lines. As long as metamaterial transmission lines are exhaustively used for the design of compact microwave and millimeter wave components with improved performance and/or based on new functionalities, and their synthesis is based on the lumped element equivalent circuits, this paper is of actual interest for RF/microwave engineers and in general to those readers involved in metamaterial research and applications.

Keywords

BandComplementary split ring resonatorCoplanar wave guide technologyCoplanar wave-guideDesignHanded metamaterialMetamaterialsMicrostrip technologySplit ring resonatorSplit-ring resonatorsTransmission line

Quality index

Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Opto-Electronics Review due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency WoS (JCR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2008, it was in position 28/63, thus managing to position itself as a Q2 (Segundo Cuartil), in the category Optics. Notably, the journal is positioned en el Cuartil Q2 para la agencia Scopus (SJR) en la categoría Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

From a relative perspective, and based on the normalized impact indicator calculated from the Field Citation Ratio (FCR) of the Dimensions source, it yields a value of: 2.68, which indicates that, compared to works in the same discipline and in the same year of publication, it ranks as a work cited above average. (source consulted: Dimensions Jun 2025)

Specifically, and according to different indexing agencies, this work has accumulated citations as of 2025-06-12, the following number of citations:

  • WoS: 12
  • Scopus: 13
  • Google Scholar: 19
  • OpenCitations: 15

Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-06-12:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 35 (PlumX).

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.

Leadership analysis of institutional authors

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (AZNAR BALLESTA, FRANCISCO) .

the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been AZNAR BALLESTA, FRANCISCO.