Transverse electromagnetic horn antenna with resistively-loaded exterior surfaces
Patent
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OSTI ID:20013840
An improved transverse electromagnetic (TEM) horn antenna comprises a resistive loading material on the exterior surfaces of the antenna plates. The resistive loading material attenuates or inhibits currents on the exterior surfaces of the TEM horn antenna. The exterior electromagnetic fields are of opposite polarity in comparison to the primary and desired interior electromagnetic field, thus inherently cause partial cancellation of the interior wave upon radiation or upon reception. Reducing the exterior fields increases the radiation efficiency of the antenna by reducing the cancellation of the primary interior field (supported by the interior surface currents). This increases the transmit gain and receive sensitivity of the TEM horn antenna, as well as improving the transient (time-domain) response.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- US Department of Energy
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-94AL85000
- OSTI ID:
- 20013840
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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