Title :
Coupled mode theory approximation for arbitrary conventional/metamaterial contradirectional coupled-line couplers
Author :
Nguyen, Hoang V. ; Caloz, Christophe
Author_Institution :
Ecole Polytech. de Montreal, Montreal
Abstract :
A quasi-TEM approximation of the coupled mode theory generalized to conventional/CRLH-metamaterial contradirectional coupled-line couplers is presented and demonstrated experimentally.
Keywords :
approximation theory; directional couplers; metamaterials; transmission electron microscopy; composite right/left handed metamaterial; conventional/metamaterial contradirectional coupled-line couplers; coupled mode theory approximation; quasiTEM approximation; Circuit topology; Couplers; Coupling circuits; Distributed parameter circuits; Equations; Equivalent circuits; Metamaterials; Microwave theory and techniques; Prototypes; Transmission line theory; Coupled-line couplers; composite right/left-handed (CRLH); coupled mode theory; metamaterials;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Conference, 2006. APMC 2006. Asia-Pacific
Conference_Location :
Yokohama
Print_ISBN :
978-4-902339-08-6
Electronic_ISBN :
978-4-902339-11-6
DOI :
10.1109/APMC.2006.4429655
