journal article·2026-05Open access

Hierarchical Reconfigurable Metasurface Based on Scenario‐Guided Functional Modules and Programmable Core

Lihao Zhu, Jiaqi Han, Zhe Zheng, Qiang Feng, Dexiao Xia, Xiangjin Ma, Yajie Mu, Guoliang Luo, Rui Li, Haixia Liu, Hao Xue, Long Li

Advanced Science· Volume 13· Issue 28

Abstract

ABSTRACT The conventional metasurface remains functionally inflexible, as their platform are typically optimized and designed for specific scenarios, necessitating a complete redesign when operational parameters and function change—a process that incurs significant time and costs. To overcome the fundamental limitation, we propose a hierarchical reconfigurable metasurface architecture (HRMA) to achieve comprehensive electromagnetic parameter modulation and on‐demand polymorphic function switching. The reconfigurable metasurface is divided into a programmable core (PC) and scenario‐guided functional modules (FMs). The PC differs from traditional switches in terms of structure, performance, and manner of use, exhibiting significant flexibility and reusability. The low‐cost FM is attached to the PC, protecting it and endowing the metasurface with specific functional requirements. Based on this architecture, we achieve polymorphic functionality, effectuate extreme bandwidth coverage, and verify the possibility of comprehensive electromagnetic parameter regulation through a single hardware platform. This architecture provides a solution to orchestrate polymorphic scattering in diverse scenarios, offering a scalable design paradigm for next‐generation reconfigurable microwave devices and systems.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced Wireless Communication Technologies · Metamaterials and Metasurfaces Applications · Advanced Antenna and Metasurface Technologies

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Affiliations

Key Laboratory of High‐Speed Circuit Design and EMC School of Electronic Engineering Ministry of Education Xidian University Xi'an China

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China · National Key Research and Development Program of China · Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities

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