Novel probes and evaluation procedures providing pseudo-vector information

In this study novel near-field probes have been analyzed, optimized and constructed. Together with the developed numerical algorithm (a combination of a downhill simplex and Givens updating algorithm) it is possible to reconstruct the ellipse parameters and with that to gain not only information about the field amplitude but also information about the field polarization at any measured location. The developed probes and procedures greatly enhance the quality of the information used in the development and optimization phase of various antennas and transmitters in the microwave range.