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Topology optimization of microwave frequency dividing multiplexers
Umeå University, Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Computing Science. (Design Optimization Group)ORCID iD: 0000-0002-3800-6438
Umeå University, Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Applied Physics and Electronics. Department of Electronics and Electrical Communications, Menoufia University, Menouf, Egypt.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-1318-7519
Umeå University, Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Computing Science. Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Karlstad University, Karlstad, Sweden.ORCID iD: 0000-0001-8704-9584
2023 (English)In: Structural and multidisciplinary optimization (Print), ISSN 1615-147X, E-ISSN 1615-1488, Vol. 66, article id 106Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

We use material-distribution-based topology optimization to design a three-port frequency dividing multiplexer at microwave frequencies. That is, by placing a good electric conductor inside the design domain, we aim to design a passive device that splits the incoming signal's frequencies into two frequency bands and transmits them to their respective output ports. The Helmholtz equation is used to model the time-harmonic wave propagation problem. We use the finite element method to solve the governing equation. The adjoint variable method provides the required gradients, and we solve the topology optimization problem using Svanberg's MMA algorithm. In this study, we present a technique for modeling the distribution of a good electric conductor within the design domain. In addition, we derive a power balance expression, which aids in formulating a series of three objective functions. In each successive objective function, we add more information and evaluate its impact on the results. The results show that by selecting a suitable objective function, we achieve more than 93.7 % transmission for both the frequency bands. Moreover, the numerical experiments suggest that the optimization problem is self penalized and is sensitive to the initial design.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Springer Nature, 2023. Vol. 66, article id 106
Keywords [en]
multiplexer, electromagnetic, microwave, topology optimization, material-distribution method
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Computational Mathematics Other Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Information Engineering
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URN: urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-193413DOI: 10.1007/s00158-023-03561-5ISI: 000984353000001Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85153201085OAI: oai:DiVA.org:umu-193413DiVA, id: diva2:1648575
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Originally included in manuscript form in thesis with title: "Topology optimization of microwave frequency dividing multiplexer". 

Available from: 2022-03-31 Created: 2022-03-31 Last updated: 2023-11-02Bibliographically approved
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1. Material distribution-based topology optimization for wave propagation problems
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Material distribution-based topology optimization for wave propagation problems
2022 (English)Doctoral thesis, comprehensive summary (Other academic)
Alternative title[sv]
Materialdistributionsbaserad topologioptimering för vågutbredningsproblem
Abstract [en]

This thesis employs material distribution-based topology optimization for wave propagation problems. In the material distribution approach, we define a material indicator function that models the presence and absence of material in a design domain. By placing material inside the design domain, the aim is to design a device that maximizes the output power or transmission of the system. The time-harmonic linear wave propagation problem is modeled using the Helmholtz equation. The governing equation is solved using the finite element method, and an artificial boundary condition is used to truncate the domain. Moreover, a gradient-based algorithm, the method of moving asymptotes by Svanberg, is used to solve the optimization problem. An adjoint method efficiently computes the gradients of the objective function with respect to design variables. 

This thesis considers two types of wave propagation problems: acoustic (Papers I-III) and electromagnetic wave propagation (Papers IV-V). In Papers I-II, we consider a bandpass design of a subwoofer. The aim of Paper I is to reduce the computational time required to evaluate the performance of a given subwoofer layout. To accomplish this, we develop a computationally efficient hybrid 2D-3D model. A full 3D model, as well as a lumped model, validate the hybrid model's results. Paper II focuses on optimizing the topology of a subwoofer using the computationally efficient hybrid model from Paper I for single as well multiple frequencies. In Paper III, we design a highly efficient uni-directional linear acoustic waveguide. Moreover, we also challenge the use of the term acoustic diode for such uni-directional linear acoustic waveguides in literature. Paper IV deals with the design of a microwave frequency dividing multiplexer, which splits the incoming signals into two frequency bands and delivers them to their respective output ports. In Paper V, we use the adjoint method to perform the sensitivity analysis of a coupled plasmonic problem where a Helmholtz equation is coupled to the Poisson equation. We validate the sensitivities computed using the adjoint method with the finite difference approach.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Umeå: Umeå University, 2022. p. 36
Series
Report / UMINF, ISSN 0348-0542 ; 22.05
Keywords
topology optimization, material distribution, wave propagation problems, Helmholtz equation, acoustics, electromagnetics, plasmonics
National Category
Computational Mathematics
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urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-193444 (URN)978-91-7855-749-3 (ISBN)978-91-7855-750-9 (ISBN)
Public defence
2022-04-28, NAT.D.320, Umeå University, Umeå, 13:15 (English)
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Available from: 2022-04-07 Created: 2022-04-01 Last updated: 2022-04-04Bibliographically approved

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