Shape and topology optimization of microwave components

The design of advanced components for space and terrestrial telecommunications requires both sophisticated design methodologies and manufacturing technologies for improving current component performances. In particular, determining the optimal shape and size of a component is a problem of primary importance for microwave engineers. In order to improve the classical microwave filters, shape and topology optimization methods can be utilized together with numerical modeling methods. Topology gradient and level set methods are coupled here with the finite element method for optimizing the shape of dielectric resonators included in microwave filters.