Evaluation of Mutual Coupling between Slots in a Metasurface Enhanced SIW Slotted Antenna

In this paper, we explore the conductance properties of a longitudinal slot on a substrate integrated waveguide (SIW) with three different models. These models allow us to evaluate the impact on the slot conductance of covering it with a metasurface to improve the radiation performance. In particular, the influence of the MTS on the coupling between slots will be analyzed. Our results show that the presence of the MTS reduces the slot conductance and slot resonance length, but has limited impact on the coupling.