Title :
Dielectric lens optimization for conical helix THz antennas
Author :
Nenzi, P. ; Varlamava, V. ; Marzano, F.S. ; Palma, Francis ; Balucani, Marco
Author_Institution :
UTAPRAD-SOR, ENEA Frascati Res. Center, Frascati, Italy
Abstract :
In this work the design and characteristics of an extended hemispherical dielectric lens applied to a non-planar antenna for the detection of THz radiation is presented. Antenna and lens behavior is numerically investigated in a large frequency range around the central frequency of 1 THz. Common printable materials widely characterized at THz range are used for the lens realization. Numerical results of the full-wave electromagnetic analysis of some proposed structures are reported and discussed.
Keywords :
antenna radiation patterns; conical antennas; helical antennas; lens antennas; lenses; submillimetre wave antennas; terahertz wave devices; THz radiation detection; extended hemispherical dielectric lens optimization; frequency 1 THz; full-wave electromagnetic analysis; lens behavior; nonplanar conical helix THz antennas; Antennas; Detectors; Dielectrics; Gain; Lenses; Materials; Three-dimensional displays;
Conference_Titel :
Electronic Components and Technology Conference (ECTC), 2014 IEEE 64th
Conference_Location :
Orlando, FL
DOI :
10.1109/ECTC.2014.6897598
