A split-ring resonator (SRR) array metamaterial of zero-index unit cell configuration has been proposed. The SRR is made up of four loops; r1, r2, r3, and r4, which are inductance related, and the gaps (slots) are introduced to the ring to create the capacitance effect. The split ring is designed and simulated using sophisticated simulation software to have accurate simulation results. The SRR is placed between two waveguide terminals on the z-axis, at the top and bottom of the z-axis, respectively. SRR unit cell is configured into two array structures with a size of 110 x 65 mm2 which are the 7 x 4-unit cell and the 10 x 5-unit cell. A parametric study has been carried out for the split ring resonator to find the optimized design to have zero index as well as positive permittivity and permeability at the desired frequency of 2.7 GHz. Both array configurations recorded zero index (phase) at the desired frequency of 2.70 GHz. The positive on the point of close to zero results of the real part of permittivity and permeability lies at frequency 2.70 GHz as well.
