Polarization characteristics of an open-ended circular waveguide

Authors

  • Anna V. Shishkova Kharkiv National University, Ukraine
  • Sergey N. Pivnenko Technical University of Denmark, Denmark
  • Nikolay N. Gorobets Karazin Kharkiv National University, Ukraine https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3022-9044

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1109/ICATT.2003.1238772

Keywords:

cross-polarization, waveguide antennas, circular waveguide, Weinstein's theory

Abstract

Cross-polarization characteristics of both a single-mode and a multimode open-ended circular waveguide with TE11mode excitation are calculated on the basis of rigorous Weinstein's theory. An optimum operating frequency band ensuring the minimum level of cross-polarization is determined. The measurement of copolar and cross-polarization characteristics of a single-mode open-ended circular waveguide was carried out. The theoretical polarization characteristics of the waveguide excited with the dominant mode are in a good agreement with the experimental ones.

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Published

2003-09-14

Issue

Vol. 2 (2003): ICATT’2003 - Proc. of IV Int. Conf. on Antenna Theory and Techniques

Section

LGA, printed antennas, antennas for mobile communication