Title :
Y-junctions in dielectric waveguides using very wide-aperture angles
Author :
Prieto, A. ; Rodr¿¿guez, J. ; Solano, M.A.
Author_Institution :
Universidad de Santander, Departamento de Electricidad y Magnetismo, Santander, Spain
Abstract :
In the letter symmetrical Y-junctions made of rectangular dielectric guides are studied theoretically and experimentally. Using the effective dielectric constant method (EDCM) we transform the dielectric guides into equivalent slabs; then the junction is analysed as a discontinuity. The theoretical prediction agrees very well with the experimental results. Modified guides, which greatly improve the transmission coefficient, were then studied.
Keywords :
dielectric waveguides; rectangular waveguides; waveguide theory; dielectric waveguides; discontinuity; effective dielectric constant method; equivalent slabs; pi guide; radiation losses; rectangular waveguides; symmetrical y-junctions; transmission coefficient; very wide-aperture angles;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19870096
