Title :
Matrix description of scattering problems
Author :
Chignell, R.J. ; Munro, Deborah
Author_Institution :
University of Surrey, Physics Department, Guildford, UK
Abstract :
A scattering matrix is proposed that predicts the radiation patterns of antennas near to scattering objects. The method has been applied to the 2-dimensional problem of a line source adjacent to a square scatterer, and excellent agreement has been obtained with experimental results.
Keywords :
antenna radiation patterns; electromagnetic wave scattering; 2-dimensional problem; antennas; line source; radiation patterns; scattering matrix; square scatterer;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19770257
