Title :
The effectiveness of space-filling fractal geometry in lowering resonant frequency
Author :
Best, Steven R. ; Morrow, Jarrett D.
Author_Institution :
Cushcraft Corp., Manchester, NH, USA
fDate :
6/24/1905 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The space-filling fractal geometry of the Hilbert curve is examined in terms of its effectiveness in lowering resonant frequency. It is demonstrated that the complex geometry associated with the space-filling Hilbert fractal curve is inherently ineffective in lowering resonant frequency compared to other less complex geometries of the same size and total wire length. The effectiveness of the geometry in lowering resonant frequency is a direct function of the current vector alignment established by the wire layout.
Keywords :
dipole antennas; fractals; resonance; wire antennas; compressed antenna geometry; current vector alignment; dipole antenna; fractal antennas; resonant frequency; space-filling Hilbert fractal curve; space-filling fractal geometry; total wire length; wire layout; Antenna measurements; Dipole antennas; Filling; Fractal antennas; Geometry; Hilbert space; Resonance; Resonant frequency; Shape; Wire;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/LAWP.2002.806050