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Abstract

A simple technique for generating single and multiple beams from antenna arrays is presented. The approach is based on the multistage sequential rotation technique. A new feature in using multistage sequential rotation is provided. It is demonstrated that by applying a controlled second sequential rotation, circularly polarized antenna arrays operating alternately in a single-beam mode M1 and multi-beam mode M2 in the same frequency band can be designed. Proof-of-concept is provided mathematically and through numerical simulations in light of case studies. The approach can not only be applied to large antenna arrays following a modular principle adapted to the array size and needed applications without loss of generality, but it also paves the way for the manufacture of circularly polarized antennas operating alternately or simultaneously in both modes in the same frequency band. In addition, antennas designed using the proposed approach may have a wide range of applications ranging from monopulse radar to antennas for compensation of interference and blockage in dynamic communication environments.

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Professor David Pouhè