Reflectance Measurement of Lossy Metal Meshes in the Millimeter-Wave Range

The method of power reflectance measurement of small lossy metal meshes is suggested by evaluating the measured reflection coefficient in the vicinity of a resonance mode of quasi-optical resonator. The resonator is described by the equivalent circuit that includes coupling ohmic losses of the mesh. The multi-points reconstructing algorithm is suggested to restore power reflectance. This particular technique is suitable for reflectance measurements of lossy metal meshes and wire grids having overall small dimensions which are not relevant when employing standard free space techniques. Its validity is illustrated by reflectance measurements in W-band.