Title :
Convex optimization for analysis of small antennas
Author :
Gustafsson, Mats
Author_Institution :
Electr. & Inf. Technol., Lund Univ., Lund, Sweden
Abstract :
A tutorial description of a method of moments implementation together with a Matlab toolbox for convex optimization to determine optimal current distributions on arbitrarily shaped antennas is presented. The optimal currents offer insight for antenna design and present performance bounds for antennas. Optimization formulations for maximal gain Q-factor quotient and antennas embedded in structures are discussed. The results are illustrated for planar geometries.
Keywords :
Q-factor; antennas; convex programming; current distribution; electrical engineering computing; geometry; mathematics computing; method of moments; Matlab toolbox; antenna design; arbitrarily shaped antennas; convex optimization; maximal gain Q-factor quotient; method of moments implementation; optimal current distributions; planar geometries; small antennas; tutorial description; Antennas; Convex functions; Manganese; Method of moments; Q-factor; Transmission line matrix methods; convex optimization; physical bounds;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP), 2013 7th European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Gothenburg
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-2187-7
Electronic_ISBN :
978-88-907018-1-8
