Theoretical investigation of liquid crystals in reconfigurable metasurface antenna array

Key Points

• Liquid crystals can significantly improve the adaptability of metasurface antenna arrays, indicating better performance overall.
• A proposed model outlines the potential for real-time control of antenna patterns using liquid crystals.
• The theoretical investigation employs advanced simulations to demonstrate how liquid crystals interact with the metasurface structure.
• Implications of this work suggest advancements in wireless communication and radar technologies may be achievable with these designs.