Analysis and design of plasma monopole antenna
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https://doi.org/10.1109/ICATT.2009.4435153Keywords:
plasma antenna, monopole antenna, radiation characteristicsAbstract
Two kinds of plasma monopole antennas are simulated and analyzed in this article. For different radius, reflection coefficient, radiation pattern and radiation efficiency of a cylindrical plasma monopole antenna are calculated respectively. According to actual situation, a conical plasma monopole antenna with different cone angle is simulated. Impedance and radiation characteristics of the plasma antenna are similar to the metal monopole antenna.References
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