Title :
EM characterization of photonic band gap (PBG) structures: an overview
Author :
Rahmat-Samil, Y.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., California Univ., Los Angeles, CA, USA
Abstract :
Summary form only given. Most previous studies of PBG structures were directed towards design and experimental performance evaluation. Attention has also focused on EM theoretical/numerical modeling and performance characterization of these complex structures. An overview of the application of modern numerical techniques is presented. Among these techniques special emphasis is given to the application of FDTD and periodic method of moments. The performance of several candidate PBG structures is evaluated to critically examine the EM properties of PBGs and their potential utilization in various applications. Attempts are made to provide physical and engineering insights into PBGs in the microwave and millimeter wave regime.
Keywords :
finite difference time-domain analysis; inhomogeneous media; method of moments; microwave propagation; millimetre wave propagation; photonic band gap; EM characterization; FDTD; MM-waves; PBG structures; antennas; applications; electromagnetic waves; microwaves; millimeter waves; moment method; multi-layered periodic structures; periodic method of moments; photonic band gap structures; propagation; waveguides; Finite difference methods; Millimeter wave technology; Moment methods; Numerical models; Photonic band gap; Time domain analysis;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 1998. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Atlanta, GA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-4478-2
DOI :
10.1109/APS.1998.702079
