Title :
Electric and magnetic fields of a wave in proximity of a progressively phased periodic structure
Author_Institution :
Lockheed Martin Corp., Philadelphia, PA, USA
fDate :
10/1/1999 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Unexpected waves have been observed that were localized in the region of, and propagating along, a progressively phased periodic structure. These waves are related to a dominant TM0 mode associated with and bound to a thin dielectric layer covering a conducting plane
Keywords :
antenna phased arrays; antenna theory; delays; electric fields; lens antennas; magnetic fields; periodic structures; surface electromagnetic waves; E-plane scan; artificial delay lens; conducting plane; dominant TM0 mode; electric fields; magnetic fields; microwave lens; progressively phased periodic structure; thin dielectric layer; Dielectrics; Lenses; Magnetic fields; Magnetic separation; Maxwell equations; Periodic structures; Phased arrays; Propagation delay; Refractive index; Surface waves;
Journal_Title :
Microwave Theory and Techniques, IEEE Transactions on