Design of a Dual-Mode Operation 2-D Periodic Planar Leaky-Wave Antenna

D. Comite, V. Gomez-Guillamon Buendia, W. Fuscaldo, Z. Shafiq, S. K. Podilchak, P. Burghignoli, P. Baccarelli, A. Galli

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Abstract

In this contribution, we describe the design and the radiation features of a dual-mode operation low-profile, low-cost, wideband antenna. The structure is made by an annular, 2-D radially periodic, leaky-wave antenna enabling the generation of both high-gain beams in the far-field and of nondiffracting waves within the near-field radiative region. This is obtained through the generation of a fast backward spatial harmonic supported by a metal-strip grating placed on a grounded dielectric slab. The radiation can be then described by means of a cylindrical leaky-wave dominating the aperture field of the antenna, whose dispersive behavior is properly taken into account. The high-gain radiation features and the focusing capabilities of the device are experimentally investigated and described. Thanks to the dual-mode capability, the proposed design represents an attractive, simple, and innovative solution for next-generation wireless power transfer devices, for tracking or automotive anti-collision systems as well as for advanced microwave imaging.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2019 13th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP)
Place of PublicationUnited States
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
ISBN (Electronic)978-88-907018-8-7
Publication statusPublished - 20 Jun 2019
Event2019 13th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP) - ICE Krakow Congress Centre, Krakow, Poland
Duration: 31 Mar 20195 Apr 2019
Conference number: 13
https://www.eucap2019.org/

Conference

Conference2019 13th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP)
Abbreviated titleEuCAP 2019
Country/TerritoryPoland
CityKrakow
Period31/03/195/04/19
Internet address

Keywords

  • Dual-mode antennas
  • leaky waves
  • Microwave imaging
  • near field
  • wireless power transfer (WPT)
  • apertures
  • microwave antennas
  • Dispersion

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