Measuring the Permittivity and Permeability of Lossy Materials: Solids, Liquids, Metals, and negative-Index Materials

Published

February 1, 2005

Author(s)

James R. Baker-Jarvis, Michael D. Janezic, Billy F. Riddle, Robert T. Johnk, Christopher L. Holloway, Richard G. Geyer, Chriss A. Grosvenor

Abstract

The goal of this report is to be a comprehensive guide for researchers int he area of dielectric and magnetic measurements of lossy materials. The goal is to assemble the relevant information needed to perform and interpret dielectric measurements on lossy materials in one place. The report shuld aid in the selection of the most relevant methods for particular applications. We place an emphasis on the metrology aspects of the measurement of lossy dielectrics and associated uncertainty analysis. We present measurement methods, algorithms, and procedures for measuring both commonly used dielectric and magnetic materials and, in addition, we present the fundamentals for measuring negative-index materials.

Citation

Technical Note (NIST TN) - 1536

Report Number

1536

NIST Pub Series

Technical Note (NIST TN)

Pub Type

NIST Pubs

Keywords

Calibration, coaxial line, loss factor, metamaterials, microwave measurements, permeability, permittivity, uncertainty, waveguide.

Citation

Baker-Jarvis, J. , Janezic, M. , Riddle, B. , Johnk, R. , Holloway, C. , Geyer, R. and Grosvenor, C. (2005), Measuring the Permittivity and Permeability of Lossy Materials: Solids, Liquids, Metals, and negative-Index Materials, Technical Note (NIST TN), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD (Accessed October 8, 2025)