Software-Defined Metasurface Paradigm: Concept, Challenges, Prospects

  • A. Pitilakis
  • , A. C. Tasolamprou
  • , C. Liaskos
  • , F. Liu
  • , O. Tsilipakos
  • , X. Wang
  • , M. S. Mirmoosa
  • , K. Kossifos
  • , J. Georgiou
  • , A. Pitsilides
  • , N. V. Kantartzis
  • , S. Ioannidis
  • , E. N. Economou
  • , M. Kafesaki
  • , S. A. Tretyakov
  • , C. M. Soukoulis

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Abstract

HyperSurfaces (HSFs) are devices whose electromagnetic (EM) behavior is software-driven, i.e., it can be defined programmatically. The key components of this emerging technology are the metasurfaces, artificial layered materials whose EM properties depend on their internal subwavelength structuring. HSFs merge metasurfaces with a network of miniaturized custom electronic controllers, the nanonetwork, in an integrated scalable hardware platform. The nanonetwork receives external programmatic commands expressing the desired end-functionality and appropriately alters the metasurface configuration thus yielding the respective EM behavior for the HSF. In this work, we will present all the components of the HSF paradigm, as well as highlight the underlying challenges and future prospects.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2018 12th International Congress on Artificial Materials for Novel Wave Phenomena, METAMATERIALS 2018
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages483-485
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9781538647028
DOIs
StatePublished - 13 Nov 2018
Externally publishedYes
Event12th International Congress on Artificial Materials for Novel Wave Phenomena, METAMATERIALS 2018 - Espoo, Finland
Duration: 27 Aug 20181 Sep 2018

Publication series

Name2018 12th International Congress on Artificial Materials for Novel Wave Phenomena, METAMATERIALS 2018

Conference

Conference12th International Congress on Artificial Materials for Novel Wave Phenomena, METAMATERIALS 2018
Country/TerritoryFinland
CityEspoo
Period27/08/181/09/18

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