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2007-12-19
PIER Letters
Vol. 1, 221-235
Scattering Field for the Ellipsoidal Targets Irradiated by an Electromagnetic Wave with Arbitrary Polarizing and Propagating Direction
Ying-Le Li , Ji-Ying Huang , Ming-Jun Wang and Jiatian Zhang
Obtaining scattering field for an ellipsoid irradiated by electromagnetic wave with arbitrary polarizing and propagating direction is a hard topic that has caused large attention in the world. Literatures relative to it are seldom found. In this paper, the scattering field for an ellipsoid is presented by utilizing the scales transformation of electromagnetic field and coordinate system rotation, as the incident wave irradiating the target with arbitrary polarizing and propagating direction. The result obtained is in good agreement with that in the reference when all the scale factors changes into 1. We take a conductor ellipsoid as an example, simulations both for ellipsoid and plant leaf are presented respectively by way of choosing the different scale factor. Results show that the scattering field is sensitively affected by polarization of the incident wave and varies not too greatly with the incident wave and changes with the observing point. At some points the scattering energy arrives to its maximum.
2007-12-19
PIER Letters
Vol. 1, 211-220
Microstrip Antenna Using Ground-Cut Slots and Miniaturization Techniques with Low RCS
Yan Li , Ying Liu and Shu-Xi Gong
The techniques of ground-cut slots and miniaturization are applied in the design of microstrip antenna which reduces the resonance frequency and size of antenna and achieves the Radar Cross Section (RCS) reduction. Compared with the rectangular patch antenna working at the same frequency, the designed antenna realizes the RCS reduction in the whole frequency band of 2-8 GHz. And the RCS can be reduced 2-4 dB at its working frequency. The RCSp eaks are efficiently controlled to get a smooth curve while the gain loss is only approximately 0.9 dB, which assures the radiation performance. The measured results of radiation performance accord with the simulation results and it implies that this method is feasible.
2007-12-18
PIER
Vol. 80, 409-420
Towards the Dispersion Relations for Dielectric Optical Fibers with Helical Windings Under Slow- and Fast-Wave Considerations - a Comparative Analysis
Deepak Kumar , Pankaj Kumar Choudhury and Onkar Singh II
The paper presents the electromagnetic (EM) wave propagation in cylindrical optical fibers with helical windings under slow- and fast-wave considerations. Field components are deduced for both the cases, and also, the dispersion relations are obtained by applying the boundary conditions, as modified by the presence of conducting helical windings. Two special cases are considered corresponding to the values of the helical pitch angle as 0 and 90. A comparison of the dispersion relations is presented.
2007-12-18
PIER
Vol. 80, 393-408
A Novel FDTD Approach Featuring Two-Level Parallelization on PC Cluster
Yu Liu , Zheng Liang and Ziqiang Yang
To improve the parallel efficiency in the case of the finegrained FDTD computing on PC cluster, the concept of "two level parallelization on PC cluster" is presented, and a high performance MPI-OpenMP hybrid FDTD algorithmis developed. In the hybrid algorithm, MPI is used in conjunction with OpenMP multithreading to achieve two level parallelismof the data and tasks at the basis of the domain decomposition FDTD method. Besides, to enhance the flexibility of the parallel FDTD, the interpolation between subspaces is also discussed. The simulation example of a printed antenna for automobile is given. Computations are performed for different numbers of PCs and contrasted with two conventional parallel FDTD algorithms on PC cluster. The results show that with the decrease of the computational granularity on each computer, the novel algorithm is more efficient, and moreover, it can also lessen the influence of the sub-domains virtual topology on the parallel FDTD performance.
2007-12-18
PIER B
Vol. 3, 131-141
Novel Design of Dual -Mode Bandpass Filter Using Rectangle Structure
Li-Peng Zhao , Xin Zhai , Bian Wu , Tao Su , Wei Xue and Chang-Hong Liang
A compact dual-mode filter is proposed by using rectangle structure. The filter has the characteristics of compact structure,lo w insertion loss and so on. Several attenuation poles in the stopband are realized to improve the selectivity of the proposed bandpass filter. The experimented results were in good agreement with simulated results.
2007-12-18
PIER B
Vol. 3, 115-130
An Effective Excitation Matching Method for the Synthesis of Optimal Compromises Between Sum and Difference Patterns in Planar Arrays
Paolo Rocca , Luca Manica and Andrea Massa
In this paper, the extension of the Contiguous Partition Method (CPM) from linear to planar arrays is described and assessed. By exploiting some properties of the solution space, the generation of compromise sum-difference patterns is obtained through an optimal excitation matching procedure based on a combinatorial method. The searching of the solution is carried out thanks to an efficient path-searching algorithm aimed at exploring the solution space represented in terms of a graph. A set of representative results are reported for the assessment as well as for comparison purposes.
2007-12-17
PIER
Vol. 80, 381-392
Numerical Modeling of Active Devices Characterized by Measured S-Parameters in FDTD
Dao Yi Su , De-Min Fu and Zhi-Hui Chen
A new FDTD modeling approach for active devices characterized by measured S-parameters is presented. This approach applies vector fitting technique and piecewise linear recursive convolution (PLRC) technique to complete modeling process, and does not need to know the equivalent circuits of active devices. It preserves the explicit nature of the traditional FDTD method, and a general updated formula is derived. Furthermore, the main data-processing procedure is directly handled over the frequency band of interest, which avoids the time-domain non-causal error in traditional techniques.
2007-12-17
PIER
Vol. 80, 369-380
The Synthesis of Complex-Angle Zeros for on-Board Antenna Arrays
Gloria Gajardo-Silva and Luis Landesa
Shelkunoff circle synthesis techniques are only effective for equispaced antenna arrays. These techniques are based on reorganizing the zeros on the Shelkunoff circle. We propose a technique based on locating complex-direction zeros to synthesize arbitrary on-board antenna arrays. It is based on the analytical continuation of Green's functions and on a new representation of the complex plane (analogous to the Shelkunoff circle).
2007-12-17
PIER
Vol. 80, 349-368
Mutual External Inductance in Stripline Structures
Marina Koledintseva , James Drewniak , Thomas Van Doren , David Pommerenke , Matteo Cocchini and David Hockanson
The Method of Edge Currents (MEC) proposed in our previous paper [1] is applied herein for calculating the mutual external inductance associated with fringing magnetic fields that wrap ground planes of a stripline structure. This method employs a quasi-static approach, image theory, and direct magnetic field integration. The resultant mutual external inductance is frequency-independent. The approach has been applied to estimating mutual inductance for both symmetrical and asymmetrical stripline structures. Offset of the signal trace from the centered position both in horizontal and vertical directions is taken into account in asymmetrical structures. The results are compared with numerical simulations using the CST Microwave Studio Software.
2007-12-17
PIER B
Vol. 3, 95-104
To Analyze Inhomogeneous Planar Layers by Cascading Thin Linear Layers
Mohammad Khalaj-Amirhosseini
A new method is introduced to analyze lossy Inhomogeneous Planar Layers (IPLs) for both TE and TM polarizations in this paper. The IPLs are subdivided into several thin linear layers instead of uniform ones. The chain parameter matrix of linear layers is obtained by expressing the electric and magnetic fields in power series expansion. This method is applicable to all arbitrary lossy IPLs. The accuracy of the proposed method is verified using a comprehensive example.
2007-12-17
PIER B
Vol. 3, 73-94
Diffraction of Hybrid Modes in a Cylindrical Cavity Resonator by a Transverse Circular Slot with a Plane Anisotropic Dielectric Layer
Peter Kukharchik , Vladimir Serdyuk and Joseph Titovitsky
A rigorous solution of the homogeneous Maxwell equations for hybrid modes of a microwave cylindrical cavity with a transverse annular slot in the perfectly conducting walls of arbitrary thickness and a plane infinite anisotropic dielectric passing through the slot is constructed based on eigenfunction expansion. In each of the field existence regions (the cavity itself, the interior of a slot and outer space), the field solution is constructed as a superposition of natural piecewise harmonic and exponential modes that allow for reflection and refraction at the plane boundaries of the dielectric.The dependence of the complex wave number of free oscillations of a resonant system on its geometrical parameters and on complex permittivity of the dielectric is investigated. It is shown that a cylindrical cavity with a transverse annular slot is a stable and high-sensitive system for online measuring of dielectric parameters.
2007-12-13
PIER B
Vol. 3, 63-72
Influence of Even Order Dispersion on Soliton Transmission Quality with Coherent Intereference
Aleksandra Panajotovic , Daniela Milovic and Anjan Biswas
The transmission speed of optical networks strongly depends on the impact of higher order dispersion. In the presence of coherent interference which can't be kept under control by optical filtering, the impact of higher order dispersion becomes more serious. In this paper we give general expressions that describe pulse deformation due to even higher order dispersion in a single-mode fiber. The impulsive responses for even order dispersion in the presence of coherent interference are characterized by symmetrical waveforms with long trailing skirts. Individual and joint influence of second and fourth order dispersion on the transmission quality is studied. Pulse shape and eye diagram are obtained.
2007-12-13
PIER Letters
Vol. 1, 205-210
Numerical Method of Simulation of Material Influences in Mr Tomography
Miloslav Steinbauer , Radek Kubasek and Karel Bartusek
Generally all Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) techniques are affected by magnetic and electric properties of measured materials, resulting in errors in MR image. Using numerical simulation we can solve the effect of changes in homogeneity of static and RF magnetic fields caused by specimen made from conductive and/or magnetic material in MR tomograph. This paper deals with numerical simulation of material susceptibility influence to magnetic field.
2007-12-13
PIER Letters
Vol. 1, 197-204
Latest Trends in Millimeter-Wave Imaging Technology
Soichi Oka , Hiroyoshi Togo , Naoya Kukutsu and Tadao Nagatsuma
This paper overviews the latest trends of millimeterwave (MMW) imaging technologies, focusing mainly on applications of and technical parameter variations for security surveillance and nondestructive inspections (NDI).We introduce a smart NDI tool using active W-band imaging, which is capable of detecting hidden surface cracks in concrete structures.
2007-12-12
PIER
Vol. 80, 337-348
Frequency and Time Domain Characteristic of a Novel Notch Frequency UWB Antenna
Lida Akhoondzadeh-Asl , Masum Fardis , Ali Abolghasemi and Gholamreza R. Dadashzadeh
An ultra-wideband (UWB) monopole antenna with a band-notch characteristic is presented which needs only two parameters to tune the notch frequency. The proposed monopole antenna is embedded with a crescent slot, whose length is determined by parametric study. By adjusting the slot length, the notched frequency band within the antenna's operating bandwidth can be easily controlled. Also, the time-domain behaviours are discussed and the fidelity factor is calculated.
2007-12-12
PIER
Vol. 80, 321-336
Prediction of the SAR Level Induced in a Dielectric Sphere by a Thin Wire Dipole Antenna
Nikolaos Kouveliotis and Christos N. Capsalis
The interaction between a dipole antenna,represen ting a simplified model of a mobile terminal,and a homogeneous spherical model of the human head is examined. The Finite Difference Time Domain (FDTD) method is utilized,to calculate the either peak or average value of the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR),corresp onding to different distances between antenna and phantom. The variation of the SAR with the distance between the mobile antenna and the human phantom has gained significant attention in the recent literature and is investigated here. An attempt to correlate the computed SAR values with the basic antenna characteristics,suc h as the standing wave ratio (SWR),rev eals that a precise estimation of the level of the SAR can be achieved regarding data acquired from the mobile terminal.
2007-12-12
PIER B
Vol. 3, 47-62
A Practical Miniaturized U-Slot Patch Antenna with Enhanced Bandwidth
Farhad Gh. Khodaei , Javad Nourinia and Changiz Ghobadi
In this paper, an asymmetric U-slot patch antenna with low probe diameter is presented. It will be shown that reduction in probe diameter causes in reduction in bandwidth. One of the characteristics of this antenna is keeping the bandwidth in 30% in spite of reduction in antenna size and use of low probe diameter compared to antenna presented in [1]. The presented antenna in this paper has been fabricated by pcb technique and tested. The far-field results have also been presented based on simulation and measurement. Although the antenna has high cross polarisation level, in the case of using circular polarisation, the use of this antenna can be recommended because of its reduced size, high impedance bandwidth, high total gain in spite of having low size, and ease of fabrication.
2007-12-12
PIER Letters
Vol. 1, 189-196
Analysis of Capacitance Across Interconnects of Low-k Dielectric Used in a Deep Sub-Micron CMOS Technology
Sonanvane Avinash , Bhavana N. Joshi and Ashok Mahajan
The paper presents the detailed analysis of the interconnect capacitance, crosstalk time and peak crosstalk voltage. The dependency of the couple capacitance and fringe capacitance on the interconnect layer dimensions affects significantly to the interconnect capacitance. The peak crosstalk time obtained to be 13 femtoseconds for 9.6 femtoseconds of propagation delay, while the maximum crosstalk voltage obtained to be 178 mV.
2007-12-12
PIER Letters
Vol. 1, 181-188
3D Microstructuring of Glass by Femtosecond Laser Direct Writing and Application to Biophotonic Microchips
Koji Sugioka , Yasutaka Hanada and Katsumi Midorikawa
Three-dimensional (3D) microfabrication of photostructurable glass by femtosecond (fs) laser direct writing is demonstrated for manufacture of biophotonic microchips. The fs laser direct writing followed by annealing and successive wet etching can fabricate the hollow microstructures, achieving a variety of microfluidic components and microoptical components in a glass chip. One of the interesting and important applications of the 3D microfluidic structures fabricated by the present technique is inspection of living microorganisms. The microchips used for this application are referred to as nanoaquarium. Furthermore, the optical waveguide is written inside the glass by the fs laser direct writing without the annealing and the successive etching. It is revealed that integration of the microfluidic and microoptical components with the optical waveguides in a single glass chip is of great use for biochemical analysis and medical inspection based on optical sensing.
2007-12-12
PIER Letters
Vol. 1, 173-179
An Example of Holographic Radar Using at Restoration Works of Historical Building
Vladimir Razevig , Sergey Ivashov , Anton Sheyko , Igor Vasilyev and Andrey Zhuravlev
The former Senate building, Saint-Petersburg, Russia is being refitted for using it by the Constitutional court of Russian Federation. The team of Remote Sensing Laboratory was invited to participate in this work. The case is that the underfloor water heating system had been installed in the Senate building. The arrangement of pipes hasn't been precisely documented. Besides, there are power and communications cables as well as metal mesh under the concrete floor of the building. Workers were afraid of damaging pipes and cables during laying the parquet floor. Main purpose was to investigate the building floor and to define exact position of pipes and cables with the help of subsurface holographic radars developed by Remote Sensing Laboratory.