A Metamaterial Position Sensor Based on Magnetoinductive Waves

In this article we report our first investigations of a new contactless localizing sensor based on the propagation slow waves in metamaterials. Using properties magnetoinductive one dimensional metamaterial are able to unambiguously locate nearby object. This works because when an object impinges near field metamaterial's meta-atoms, it introduces local defect resulting reflections waves. Key performance metrics investigated and ultimate horizontal range is demonstrated be directly linked metamaterials quality. An algorithm devised standing modes. The effect terminating structure with matching impedance discussed. Unambiguous localization single possible using low-complexity algorithm, interacts strongly structure.