scholarly journals A Cross-Correlation-Based Approach to Pattern Distortion and Mutual Coupling for Shared-Aperture Antennas

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (20) ◽  
pp. 9652
Author(s):  
Jin Myeong Heo ◽  
Jongwon Yoon ◽  
Hyun Kim ◽  
Youngwan Kim ◽  
Gangil Byun
Keyword(s):  
Figure Of Merit ◽  
Mutual Coupling ◽  
Cross Correlation ◽  
Gaussian Function ◽  
Antenna System ◽  
Far Field ◽  
Single Antenna ◽  
Field Patterns ◽  
Conducting Wall ◽  
Phase Distortions

This paper proposes a pattern distortion coefficient as a new figure of merit to quantitatively evaluate both mutual coupling and pattern distortions in multi-antenna systems. The proposed coefficient is defined as a cross correlation between unaffected and affected far-field patterns of antennas under test, and the input patterns are weighted using a Gaussian function to consider the target operation angle. The feasibility of the proposed approach is validated using a two-antenna system composed of an inverted-F antenna and a microstrip patch antenna, and the amount of mutual coupling is adjusted by changing the distance between the two antennas. The evaluation is further extended to a single-antenna system with a conducting wall that produces strong platform effects with serious pattern distortions. The results demonstrate that the proposed figure of merit provides quantitative insight into the amplitude and phase distortions of far-field patterns that can be caused by both mutual coupling and platform effects.

A printed multiband MIMO antenna with decoupling element

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 413-419 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ziyu Xu ◽  
Qisheng Zhang ◽  
Linyan Guo
Keyword(s):  
Mutual Coupling ◽  
Surface Current ◽  
Antenna System ◽  
Antenna Element ◽  
Coupling Mechanism ◽  
Mimo Antenna ◽  
Resonant Modes ◽  
Monopole Antennas ◽  
Input Multiple Output ◽  
Ground Plate

AbstractA printed multiband Multi-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) antenna is proposed in this paper. This MIMO antenna system comprises two symmetric printed monopole antennas. Each antenna element consists of multiple bend lines, producing four resonant modes and covering the GSM900, PCS, LTE2300, and 5G bands. Simulated and measured results prove that the proposed MIMO antenna can be applied to traditional 2G, 3G, 4G, and present 5G mobile communication. By etching four inverted L-shaped grooves on its ground plate, mutual coupling between the adjacent antenna elements has been suppressed. This makes the |S21| at all four resonant modes is lower than −40 dB. In addition, its low coupling mechanism has been analyzed by surface current distribution. The designed multiband MIMO antenna provides an idea of reference to realize low mutual coupling between antenna elements, which is also realizable in infrared or optical regimes with appropriate designs.

scholarly journals Axial localization and tracking of self-interference nanoparticles by lateral point spread functions

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yongtao Liu ◽  
Zhiguang Zhou ◽  
Fan Wang ◽  
Günter Kewes ◽  
Shihui Wen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mirror Image ◽  
Excitation Wavelength ◽  
Far Field ◽  
Point Spread Functions ◽  
Microscopy Imaging ◽  
Localization Accuracy ◽  
Field Patterns ◽  
Atomic Force ◽  
Point Spread ◽  
Sensing Technology

AbstractSub-diffraction limited localization of fluorescent emitters is a key goal of microscopy imaging. Here, we report that single upconversion nanoparticles, containing multiple emission centres with random orientations, can generate a series of unique, bright and position-sensitive patterns in the spatial domain when placed on top of a mirror. Supported by our numerical simulation, we attribute this effect to the sum of each single emitter’s interference with its own mirror image. As a result, this configuration generates a series of sophisticated far-field point spread functions (PSFs), e.g. in Gaussian, doughnut and archery target shapes, strongly dependent on the phase difference between the emitter and its image. In this way, the axial locations of nanoparticles are transferred into far-field patterns. We demonstrate a real-time distance sensing technology with a localization accuracy of 2.8 nm, according to the atomic force microscope (AFM) characterization values, smaller than 1/350 of the excitation wavelength.

Far-field patterns of line sources mounted between four-dielectric substrates

1992 ◽  
Vol 70 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 173-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ioanna Diamandi ◽  
Costas Mertzianidis ◽  
John N. Sahalos
Keyword(s):  
Remote Sensing ◽  
Line Source ◽  
Dielectric Substrate ◽  
Microstrip Antennas ◽  
Field Pattern ◽  
Substrate Thickness ◽  
Far Field ◽  
Dielectric Substrates ◽  
Field Patterns ◽  
Far Field Pattern

The far-field pattern characteristics of line sources lying between the slabs of a four-dielectric substrate configuration are presented. The patterns are calculated for several cases of the substrate thickness as well as for several line-source locations. The considerations that are made give useful applications in remote sensing and microstrip antennas.

scholarly journals Automotive antenna diversity system for satellite radio with high phase accuracy in low SNR-scenarios

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 578-586 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Senega ◽  
Ali Nassar ◽  
Stefan Lindenmeier
Keyword(s):  
Signal To Noise Ratio ◽  
A Priori ◽  
Multipath Fading ◽  
Correction Method ◽  
Antenna System ◽  
Antenna Diversity ◽  
Phase Detection ◽  
Low Snr ◽  
Single Antenna ◽  
Noise Correction

AbstractFor a fast scan-phase satellite radio antenna diversity system a noise correction method is presented for a significant improvement of audio availability at low signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) conditions. An error analysis of the level and phase detection within the diversity system in the presence of noise leads to a correction method based on a priori knowledge of the system's noise floor. This method is described and applied in a hardware example of a satellite digital audio radio services antenna diversity circuit for fast fading conditions. Test drives, which have been performed in real fading scenarios, are described and results are analyzed statistically. Simulations of the scan-phase antenna diversity system show higher signal amplitudes and availabilities. Measurement results of dislocated antennas as well as of a diversity antenna set on a single mounting position are presented. A comparison of a diversity system with noise correction, the same system without noise correction, and a single antenna system with each other is performed. Using this new method in fast multipath fading driving scenarios underneath dense foliage with a low SNR of the antenna signals, a reduction in audio mute time by one order of magnitude compared with single antenna systems is achieved with the diversity system.

Transmissive 2-bit anisotropic coding metasurface

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pengtao Lai ◽  
Zenglin Li ◽  
Wei Wang ◽  
Jia Qu ◽  
Liang Wei Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Angular Momentum ◽  
Electromagnetic Wave ◽  
Circular Polarization ◽  
Orbital Angular Momentum ◽  
Electromagnetic Waves ◽  
Beam Splitter ◽  
Far Field ◽  
Polarization Conversion ◽  
Field Patterns ◽  
Phase Profile

Abstract Coding metasurfaces have attracted tremendous interests due to unique capabilities of manipulating electromagnetic wave. However, archiving transmissive coding metasurface is still challenging. Here we propose a transmissive anisotropic coding metasurface that enables the independent control of two orthogonal polarizations. The polarization beam splitter and the OAM generator have been studied as typical applications of anisotropic 2-bit coding metasurface. The simulated far field patterns illustrate that the x and y polarized electromagnetic waves are deflected into two different directions, respectively. The anisotropic coding metasurface has been experimentally verified to realize an orbital angular momentum (OAM) beam with l = 2 of right-handed polarized wave, resulting from both contributions from linear-to-circular polarization conversion and the phase profile modulation. This work is beneficial to enrich the polarization manipulation field and develop transmissive coding metasurfaces.

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