INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MICROWAVE AND OPTICAL TECHNOLOGY

VOL. 20, NO. 5, SEPTEMBER 2025
A PUBLICATION OF THE
INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF MICROWAVE AND OPTICAL TECHNOLOGY (IAMOT)
Reno, NV 89511, U.S.A.
SEPTEMBER 2025 VOLUME 20 NUMBER 5 IJMOT ISSN: 1553-0396
Banmali S Rawat

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MICROWAVE RELATED PAPERS
Manuscript Title:A Compact Four Port SIW-Based Self- Quadruplexing Antenna with Improved Isolation
Manuscript Id:IJMOT-2025-6-353004
Abstract:This paper presents a compact, planar self quadruplexing antenna using Substrate Integrated Waveguide (SIW) technology with an innovative orthogonal patch configuration and asymmetric slotting. Unlike existing designs, the proposed antenna achieves quad band operation (6, 7.59, 11.25, 13.49 GHz) across C, X, and Ku bands. It offers high inter port isolation (>33.5 dB) and independent tuning of each band through simple patch length variation. This design eliminates the need for external multiplexing circuitry, maintaining a compact size (0.35?0 × 0.35?0), and demonstrates superior gain (>8 dBi) and cross polarization suppression (>33 dB), making it ideal for compact, high frequency wireless systems.
Authors:Anil Kumar Katta, Praveen Babu Choppala
Submitted On:21-06-2025
Pages:460-468
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Manuscript Title:A Frequency Selective Surface-Backed Microwave Sensor for Brain Tumor Detection
Manuscript Id:IJMOT-2025-7-353014
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This paper introduces a microwave-based sensor designed to operate in the sub-6 GHz frequency band for the diagnosis and detection of brain tumors. The approach leverages the variation in antenna performance parameters to detect the presence of a tumor in the brain. In order to enhance the radiation characteristics of the proposed antenna, a frequency selective surface (FSS) is positioned at the rear end of the antenna to enhance the gain and directivity. High gain and directivity properties of an antenna enhance its ability to penetrate the human tissues, thereby improving its effectiveness in detecting any abnormality. Simulations are executed by utilizing a multilayered head model, which includes layers representing Skin, Skull, and brain tissues. Later measurements were done on a near-realistic phantom mimicking a healthy human brain. Upon insertion of a tumor of size 6 × 6 × 6 mm3 within the brain layer of the phantom, the proposed system demonstrates a notable variation of about 14 dB in S-parameters. Furthermore, the variation of S-parameters with various tumor shapes and sizes has also been investigated. The results indicate that the characterization of S-parameters can potentially be used for identifying the tumor presence in the brain.
Authors:Sanjeev Sharma, Daljeet Singh, Mariella Särestöniemi, Teemu Myllylä, Rajeev Kumar
Submitted On:11-07-2025
Pages:469-480
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Manuscript Title:Investigation of the Characteristics of Microstrip Antenna with Integrated Butterfly Slot using the Fractal Method for IoT Applications
Manuscript Id:IJMOT-2025-7-353016
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The development of wireless communication in the Internet of Things (IoT) era requires antennas with high performance, compact dimensions, and optimal radiation efficiency. This study aims to design and implement a butterflyshaped slot microstrip antenna integrated with a fractal method to address the limitations of conventional antennas, particularly regarding narrow bandwidth, high return loss, and low impedance matching. The research process was conducted through simulation and experimental approaches, where the antenna was designed with dimensions of 38 × 30 mm² using an FR4 substrate and then tested using a Vector Network Analyzer and an anechoic chamber. Test results showed a significant improvement in antenna characteristics, with a return loss of -43.71 dB, VSWR of 1.11, bandwidth of 1.19 GHz, and operating frequency of 2.41 GHz. The resulting radiation pattern is omnidirectional, although the gain value is relatively low at 2.15 dBi due to the even power distribution in all directions. This study also reports that applying butterfly slots combined with fractal techniques can enhance the overall performance of microstrip antennas, making them potentially applicable in IoT communication systems that require high efficiency and broad signal coverage.
Authors:Rohim Aminullah Firdaus, Ersyzario Edo Yunata, Endah Rahmawati, Muhimmatul Khoiro, Meta Yantidewi, Dzulkiflih, Folin Oktafiani, Nanang Winarto, Riski Ramadani
Submitted On:14-07-2025
Pages:481-489
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Manuscript Title:High Performance UWB Antenna Design for RTLS Modules in Precision Geo-Fencing Applications
Manuscript Id:IJMOT-2025-8-353029
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This research article details the design, development and experimental validation of a slot-loaded dual band notched UWB antenna integrated with a UWB RTLS module for geo-fencing applications. The proposed antenna is printed on a FR4 substrate, features a compact size of 40*40*1.6 mm3 and exhibits a gain of 3.11dBi. Simulation and measurement results indicate that the designed antenna can cover the frequency range from 2.69GHz to 11.16GHz. Additionally, it provides band notch capabilities at two specific frequency bands: 3.2-3.75GHz (WiMAX) and 5.05-5.9GHz (Wi-Fi). This proposed antenna effectively reduces interference from the specified wireless systems within the UWB frequency range. The antenna’s performance was evaluated by integrating it with a UWB RTLS module (TREK1000) in various scenarios to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for precise boundary monitoring. The study involved configuring different distances between the anchor and tag, observing the system’s response to proximity breaches. The results produced by the RTLS modules after integrating the proposed antenna were verified using suitable methods. This consistent performance underscores the antenna’s reliability and integration capability with TREK1000 module, proving its suitability for real world geo-fencing applications.
Authors:Karthikeyan R, Srivatsun G
Submitted On:07-08-2025
Pages:490-499
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Manuscript Title:Analysis of A First Order Microstrip Bandpass Filter Using Quarter Wave Transmission Lines for Wireless Communication Applications
Manuscript Id:IJMOT-2025-8-353031
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In one way or another, the application of the filtering function in high-frequency devices has contributed the development of contemporary electronic systems. Multi-band microwave filters, which may cover many frequency bands with a single device, have allowed researchers to design more compact systems. This article describes the design, analysis, and testing of a penta band microwave bandpass filter for wireless communication applications. In order to modify the filter's resonant frequency according to the desired resonating frequency bands, a H-shaped resonator inside a concentric rectangular loop connected to the quarter wavelength transmission line is designed, analyzed and tested. H-shaped resonator occupies an area of 12 mm x 34 mm (0.06 ?g x 0.02 ?g), ?g is the guided wavelength at 1.8 GHz. H-shaped resonator is designed by using An-soft HFSSv13, fabricated on Rogers RT/Duroid 5880 by using chemical etching and is tested by utilizing Anritsu combinational analyzer MS2037C. H-shaped resonator resonates at 1.8 GHz, 5.1 GHz, 8.3 GHz, 10 GHz and 12 GHz with S11 of -45.13 dB, -30.97 dB, -24.56 dB, -28.54 dB and -28 dB with FBW of 27.7%, 42.39%, 9.34%, 7.24% and 11.03% respectively. H-shaped resonator offers an S12 of 0.2 dB and group delay of 0.2 nS at all the resonating frequencies. These results make the resonator suitable for LTE band, WLAN band, X-band and Ku-band wireless communication applications.

Authors:Nageswara Rao Lavuri, A. Dinesh Kumar, Ansal K A, Voruganti Santhosh Kumar, Ambati Navya
Submitted On:13-08-2025
Pages:500-507
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Manuscript Title:Isosceles Triangular Microstrip Antenna Against Varying Angle For Circular Polarized Response
Manuscript Id:IJMOT-2025-8-353039
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The circular polarized design obtained using a pair of slots exhibits variation in the broadside gain over the axial ratio bandwidth. This paper investigates the circular polarized response given by unequal length pair of slots cut in an isosceles triangular microstrip antenna against increasing isosceles angle. Unequal slot lengths yield orthogonal surface current distributions at the modified TM11 mode on the isosceles patch that assist in the generation circular polarized radiation. In terms of axial ratio bandwidth and gain characteristics, slots cut 800 isosceles geometry yield optimum results. It achieves a simulated axial ratio bandwidth of 81 MHz (5.46%), which lies inside the reflection coefficient bandwidth of 540 MHz (39.73%). The slots cut 800 isosceles patch yield a stable broadside gain of more than 6 dBic over the axial ratio bandwidth, thus making it suitable for practical wireless applications. An experimental validation for the proposed 800 design has been carried out, which shows close agreement with the simulated result.
Authors:Amit A. Deshmukh, Venkata A. P. Chavali, Aarti G. Ambekar
Submitted On:25-08-2025
Pages:508-515
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Manuscript Title:Dual-Band Monopole Antenna for 5G-NR N78 Band Applications Using K-coupled elements
Manuscript Id:IJMOT-2025-9-353046
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In recent years, the rapid advancement of wireless communication technologies has driven the need for compact, efficient, and high-performance antenna systems, especially for emerging 5G networks and satellite communication applications. Several existing MIMO antenna architectures rely on complex feeding networks or expensive substrate materials to achieve reasonable isolation and gain, which can increase the production cost and complexity of the system. Furthermore, many designs struggle to maintain stable radiation patterns and low ECC across dual-band operations, particularly in the crowded sub-6 GHz spectrum where 5G-NR N78 band and C-band communications operate. Compared to these conventional methods, the proposed dual K-coupled 1×2 MIMO antenna system offers a significant advancement by employing a simple yet effective 50 O feeding mechanism on an economical and widely available FR4 substrate with a dielectric constant of 4.4. This approach not only ensures cost efficiency but also achieves superior isolation and diversity performance through optimal element placement and innovative coupling techniques. The compact 54 × 30 mm² design, with elements spaced 3 mm apart, reduces mutual interference and insertion loss below -40 dB, surpassing many prior implementations. Additionally, the antenna demonstrates stable dual-band radiation patterns and exceptional metrics such as ECC below 0.003 and peak gains exceeding 5.3 dBi, making it highly suitable for 5G-NR N78, Wi-Fi, and C-band satellite communication.
Authors:Rama Lakshmi Gali, Madhavi Tatineni
Submitted On:04-09-2025
Pages:516-524
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OPTICAL RELATED PAPERS
Manuscript Title:Structural and Optical Characterization of Bis-(4-Hydroxy-1-Naphthyl) Phenylmethanol-Doped Polyvinyl Alcohol Films
Manuscript Id:IJMOT-2025-4-352965
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Consistent Bis-(4-Hydroxy-1-Naphthyl) phenylmethanol (BHP)-doped PVA film was effectively deposited by applying the casting process to prepare several samples with varying concentrations. The BHP: PVA film was analyzed using atomic force microscopy (AFM), which created histograms, distributed intensity assessments, and microscopic surface scanning. The complex aromatic structure of BHP is expected to enhance light absorption and improve electrical conductivity in the PVA matrix. The optical properties were investigated, including absorbance spectrum, optical bandgap, Urbach energy, extinction coefficient, and dielectric function. Doping PVA with BHP reduced the energy gap and increased the Urbach tail as the dye concentration increased, with a reversal of this behavior observed at a 100% BHP concentration ratio. The irregular behavior observed in this study suggests that molecular aggregation becomes effective at high doping degrees, which opens a new way to modify the optical properties of polymer-based films. 
Authors:Nadhim A. Abdullah, Tahseen A. Alaridhee, Mohammed T. Obeed, Haider Abdulelah, Hayder A. Abood
Submitted On:23-04-2025
Pages:525-536
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Manuscript Title:Realization of All-Optical NOT, AND, and OR Gates in C-Band Based on Plasmonic Technology
Manuscript Id:IJMOT-2025-7-353015
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Plasma logical gates are a promising technical innovation that can increase the performance of optical systems due to their small size and wide range of optical interference effects. Despite the numerous previous studies in this field, most of them still remain somewhat complex in structure and large dimensions, only to indicate poor contrast, which reduces their practical applicability in high-signal communication systems. This work presents a novel design for three plasmonic all optical logic gates, designed and fully implemented in the C-band at a wavelength of 1552 nm using the COMSOL Multiphysics software. The proposed style is ultra compact (150 x 150) nm and relies on an unprecedented geometric structure consisting of a rectangular nanoring resonator and four silver strips, integrated with a low refractive index dielectric material to precisely control the optical interactions. The essential addition in the suggested design is the precise control of constructive and destructive interference between the input signal and the control signal, which reduced the threshold transmission value to only 0.21, a significant improvement over most previously published designs. The innovative model also featured a higher contrast ratio and better modulation depth, along with an operating speed of up to 50 Gbps and an instant response time, making it an ideal candidate for developing efficient integrated optical logic circuits in high speed and capacity communications systems. 
Authors:Ali Hayder Abdul Kareem, Marwa Jaleel Mohsin
Submitted On:12-07-2025
Pages:537-549
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Manuscript Title:Performance Trade-Offs Between Wavelengths in Fog for FMCW LiDAR Systems: A Monte Carlo-Based Study
Manuscript Id:IJMOT-2025-9-353044
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Although several studies have explored LiDAR degradation in fog, most rely on simplified extinction models or omit the interaction between scattering physics and FMCW signal processing. This work introduces a full end-to-end simulation framework that couples Monte Carlo radiative transfer parameterized by log-normal fog microphysics and Henyey-Greenstein or Mie scattering with a baseband FMCW synthesis that directly generates range-FFT spectra. Unlike prior work, this integration captures how volumetric backscatter, multiple scattering, and aperture/FOV geometry manifest in the actual beat spectrum and affect detection performance. The framework quantifies signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), carrier-to-noise ratio (CNR), penetration range, and false-alarm statistics across 905, 1310, and 1550 nm under visibility-indexed fog scenarios. Results confirm the expected reduction of backscatter at longer wavelengths, but also reveal new trade-offs: 1550 nm consistently yields the lowest clutter floor and stable medium-range detection, while 905 nm benefits from superior silicon-detector responsivity but suffers stronger fog clutter and stricter eye-safety limits. By explicitly linking scattering physics with FMCW system behavior, this study provides original, quantitative guidance for wavelength selection in automotive LiDAR, complementing and extending prior extinction-only analyses. 
Authors:Yassine El haddioui , Anass Kharbouche, Zhour Madini, Nour Alem, Younes Zouine
Submitted On:03-09-2025
Pages:550-560
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Manuscript Title:Performance evaluation and comparison of external modulators in Radio over Fibre system for IoT applications
Manuscript Id:IJMOT-2025-9-353052
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The integration of IoT and Radio over Fibre (RoF) enables high-capacity, low-latency communication for smart cities, automation, and rural connectivity. This paper designs an RoF system using Mach-Zehnder Modulator (MZM) and Electro-Absorption Modulator (EAM) modulators, compares their performance, and finds EAM superior due to better Q-factor, making it more suitable for IoT applications. While most existing RoF studies focus on conventional systems, the proposed work is designed for IoT applications using an EAM modulator, achieving a Q-factor of 13.86 and a BER of 5.5x10-44. The obtained Q-factor and BER maintain the integrity of the transmitted signal, which further preserves the signal fidelity, making IoT deployment more reliable and scalable than with conventional modulators. This design is made for short-range IoT RoF in which the maximum channel capacity is limited by modulator bandwidth (a few Gbps).
Authors:Shikha, Saptarshi Gupta, Satya Sai Srikant, Parvin Kumar
Submitted On:12-09-2025
Pages:561-573
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