Geometrical Optics - Physical Optics model of the mutual coupling between antennas under integrated lenses
A. Nair (TU Delft - Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science)
Andrea Neto – Graduation committee member (TU Delft - Tera-Hertz Sensing)
RF Remis – Graduation committee member (TU Delft - Signal Processing Systems)
N Llombart – Mentor (TU Delft - Tera-Hertz Sensing)
Shahab Dabironezare – Mentor (TU Delft - Tera-Hertz Sensing)
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Abstract
Lens array architectures are being developed for high frequency applications such as phased arrays for 5G point-to-point communications, Fly’s Eye lens arrays for wideband wireless communications and scanning phased arrays at sub-millimeter wavelengths. Each of these applications employ different feed configurations, lens geometries and require specific feed isolation levels. In these architectures, the mutual coupling between feeds is an important design criteria. This project proposes a theoretical model based on Geometrical Optics and Physical Optics to represent the multiple reflections in a dielectric lens antenna and its impact on the mutual coupling between lens feeders. This model is then employed to study the mutual coupling in architectures with different feed models, edge illumination levels, feed positions, lens diameters and dielectric materials.