Electromagnetic wave absorbing material design technology that automatically calculates optimal material composition and thickness when desired frequency and absorption performance are input has been developed by domestic research teams. It implements a reverse design method that searches for materials backward from target performance, and according to the research institute, it can accommodate a wide range of frequency bands from radar to satellite communications.

The Korea Institute of Materials Science announced on the 26th that a research team led by Senior Researcher Lee Ho-rim from the Composite Materials Research Division has developed this customized electromagnetic wave absorbing material design technology.

In contrast, the newly developed technology operates on a structure where users first input their desired frequency band and absorption performance target value, then reverse-derive the appropriate material composition and thickness.

The research institute stated that through this approach, trial-and-error can be reduced and design efficiency can be improved.

This technology is not limited to specific frequency bands and can be utilized in the development of frequency-specific customized materials required in various application fields such as radar and satellite communications.