TEM horn antenna - Input reflection characteristics in transmission
Abstract
The reflection coefficient of open-ended, parallel-plate transmission lines of different TEM-wave impedance, Z(0), has been observed using an impulsive source waveform and a sampling oscilloscope. When converted to the frequency domain the results support the theoretical analysis of mode conversion and reflection due to Weinstein (1969). Reflection from a smoothly tapered Z(0) within the feed line is also considered, showing that good pulse-optimised antennas can be designed on these two principles.
- Publication:
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IEE Proceedings H: Microwaves Optics and Antennas
- Pub Date:
- October 1983
- Bibcode:
- 1983IPMOA.130..403E
- Keywords:
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- Antenna Design;
- Antenna Feeds;
- Horn Antennas;
- Parallel Plates;
- Propagation Modes;
- Transmission Lines;
- Broadband;
- Electrical Impedance;
- Spectral Reflectance;
- Wave Reflection;
- Waveforms;
- Electronics and Electrical Engineering