Table 3 Comparison of CST gain results and best ML model (NN) predictions for selected PBG configurations.

From: ML/GA-based performance optimization of PBG-enhanced THz microstrip patch antennas on PTFE–SWCNT

Sample ID

(Y,D,h)µm

CST Gain without PBG (dBi)

CST Gain With PBG (dBi)

Predicted Gain by best model NN (dBi)

(50, 70, 80)

7.50

8.60

8.55

(55, 75, 82)

8.00

9.00

8.93

(60, 80, 85)

8.50

9.50

9.40

(65, 85, 88)

8.60

9.70

9.63

(70, 90, 90)

9.00

10.00

9.97