Title :
An efficient solution of a class of integrals arising in antenna theory
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Eindhoven Univ. of Technol., Netherlands
Abstract :
A novel analytical solution for a class of power-radiation integrals, arising in antenna theory, is presented. These integrals are then applied to the analysis of circular-loop and circular-microstrip antennas, and the results are compared to published results obtained using numerical integration. The analytical solution is shown to be sufficiently accurate and efficient for the calculation of the radiation characteristics of these types of antennas. Possible applications to other types of antennas are discussed.
Keywords :
antenna theory; integral equations; loop antennas; microstrip antennas; antenna theory; circular-loop antennas; circular-microstrip antennas; power-radiation integrals; radiation characteristics; Antenna theory; Antennas and propagation; Closed-form solution; Current distribution; Electromagnetic analysis; Electromagnetic fields; Integral equations; Microstrip antennas; Microstrip components;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Propagation Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MAP.2002.1077781
