Title :
Plasma-based lens for microwave beam steering
Author :
Linardakis, P. ; Borg, G. ; Martin, N.
Author_Institution :
Res. Sch. of Phys. Sci. & Eng., Australian Nat. Univ., Canberra, ACT, Australia
fDate :
4/13/2006 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Lenses based on plasma could offer an alternative to electronic beam steering at high frequencies (∼100 GHz) and high powers. Presented are beam deflection measurements for a lens which exhibits wide angle deflections (25°), good collimation and rapid beam steering (∼100 μs). A practical prototype is described.
Keywords :
antenna radiation patterns; beam steering; lens antennas; plasma devices; plasma electromagnetic wave propagation; 36 GHz; beam deflection measurements; far-field radiation patterns; microwave beam steering; plasma-based lens; wide angle deflections;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:20064259
