Title :
Highly Efficient Leaky-Wave Antenna Array Using a Power-Recycling Series Feeding Network
Author :
Nguyen, Hoang V. ; Abielmona, Samer ; Caloz, Christophe
Author_Institution :
Poly-Grames Res. Center & Centre de Rech. En Electron. Radiofrequence (CREER), Ecole Polytech. de Montreal, Montreal, QC, Canada
fDate :
7/1/1905 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A highly efficient leaky-wave antenna (LWA) array using a power-recycling series feeding network is proposed. The input power to the antenna array is efficiently recycled within the array elements and completely leaked out before reaching the terminations. Consequently, the array achieves high radiation efficiency and gain while maintaining a reasonable length in the direction of wave propagation. Simulated and measured results validate the proposed concept.
Keywords :
antenna arrays; antenna feeds; antenna radiation patterns; electromagnetic wave propagation; leaky wave antennas; leaky-wave antenna array; power-recycling series feeding network; radiation efficiency; wave propagation; Antenna arrays; antenna efficiency; leaky-wave antennas (LWAs); power recycling;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/LAWP.2009.2016442
