Date of Award
12-2010
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Legacy Department
Electrical Engineering
Committee Chair/Advisor
Martin, Anthony Q
Committee Member
Butler , Chalmers M.
Committee Member
Xu , Xiao-bang
Committee Member
Tesche , Fredrick M.
Abstract
The natural modes defined in the singularity expansion method (SEM) are used as basis functions for the frequency- and time-domain current responses of arbitrary perfect electrically conducting (PEC) surfaces in this work. First, a method of determining the natural frequencies and corresponding modes which employs the electric field integral equation is presented. These quantities are then calculated for several geometries and the currents induced due to an incident plane wave in the frequency and time domains are approximated by a weighted sum of the natural modes. Additionally, the modal weights prescribed by SEM are compared to a set of weights obtained through a least-squares (LS) fit. Lastly, the ability of natural modes to represent the currents due to a delta-gap antenna feed is considered.
Recommended Citation
Lawrence, Joshua, "ON THE USE OF NATURAL-MODE BASIS FUNCTIONS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC ANALYSIS OF ARBITRARY CONDUCTING SURFACES" (2010). All Theses. 990.
https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/all_theses/990