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In this paper, a novel design concept that uses multi-layer metasurface structures to design and develop bandpass filter screens is proposed. The unique proposition of the work lies in the control of transmission bandwidth of such metasurface screens, which has been obtained by sequential arrangement of unit cell layers, that comprise of Minkowski fractal-shaped unit cells and its complement. This reconfigurability of the structure is achieved without changing the geometry of the unit cell design, rather by stacking the layers in different configurations, or even by changing the substrate thickness, leading to the capability to obtain either narrowband or broadband filtering screens as per the requirement. An equivalent circuit model is proposed to explain such behaviour. Two configurations of stacked complementary surfaces, namely the Patch-Slot-Patch (PSP) and the Slot-Patch-Slot (SPS) designs have been investigated. The PSP structure on a thinner dielectric substrate offered dual band resonance with distinguishable transmission peaks, whereas the same configuration on substrate of increased thickness offered wider transmission bandwidth (45.5% to 50.5% percentage bandwidth). In comparison, the SPS structure offered much narrower transmission bandwidth (varies between 4.7% to 8.16%). The effect of changing the periodicity of the unit cell elements, without altering the fractal unit cell dimensions, has been described, through which one can control the band of operation and roll-off performance of the screens. The simulation results are found to be in good agreement with the measured results of the fabricated prototypes.

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