Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Arizona State Univ., Tempe, AZ, USA
Abstract :
In this review the author traces the history of antennas and some of the most basic radiating elements, demonstrates the fundamental principles of antenna radiation, reviews Maxwell´s equations and electromagnetic boundary conditions, and outlines basic procedures and equations of radiation. Modeling of antenna source excitation is illustrated, and antenna parameters and figures-of-merit are reviewed. Theorems, arraying principles, and advanced asymptotic methods for antenna analysis and design are summarized
Keywords :
antenna radiation patterns; antenna theory; antennas; history; reviews; Maxwell´s equations; antenna analysis; antenna parameters; antenna radiation; antenna source excitation modelling; arraying principles; asymptotic methods; electromagnetic boundary conditions; figures-of-merit; history; radiating elements; review; Antenna accessories; Antenna theory; Electromagnetic radiation; Electromagnetic scattering; Frequency; History; Maxwell equations; Receiving antennas; Sparks; Wire;
