Title : 
Complex eigenfrequencies of axisymmetric perfectly conducting bodies: Radar spectroscopy
         
        
            Author : 
Moser, P.J. ; Uberall, H.
         
        
            Author_Institution : 
Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC
         
        
        
        
        
        
        
            Abstract : 
The T-matrix allows a decoupling of the azimuth modes of the cross section axisymmetric conducting bodies. An eigenfrequency secular equation reveals a splitting of the complex poles as a sphere is deformed into a spheroid or cylinder. A level scheme, similar to an energy-level diagram in optical spectroscopy, is now possible.
         
        
            Keywords : 
Azimuth; Conductors; Electromagnetic scattering; Equations; Optical pulses; Optical scattering; Optical surface waves; Radar cross section; Spectroscopy; Tellurium;
         
        
        
            Journal_Title : 
Proceedings of the IEEE
         
        
        
        
        
            DOI : 
10.1109/PROC.1983.12537