Symmetry in Electromagnetic Structures: Principles and Design of Antennas, Waveguides, and Metasurfaces
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Engineering and Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 31
Special Issue Editors
Interests: leaky waves; Bessel beams; wireless power transfer; periodic structures; terahertz devices; metasurfaces
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Symmetry has emerged as a key concept in advancing the theory and design of modern electromagnetic structures. By exploiting simple, higher-order, or broken symmetry principles, researchers can unlock innovative design strategies for different kinds of antennas, waveguides, metamaterials, and metasurfaces. This Special Issue welcomes cutting-edge contributions showcasing how symmetry enhances electromagnetic performance, reveals intriguing physical phenomena, enables novel functionalities, and drives the development of innovative devices for future applications.
Both original research articles and comprehensive review papers are invited. This Special Issues aims to provide a unique platform for sharing new insights and consolidating knowledge in this rapidly evolving field.
Dr. Edoardo Negri
Dr. Federico Giusti
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- electromagnetic theory
- antennas
- waveguides
- metasurfaces
- leaky waves
- periodic structures
- higher-order symmetries
- broken symmetry
- metamaterials
- glide symmetry
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