Modelling of modes and perspectives on multiple-feeds in microwave ovens

Journal of Microwave Power and Electromagnetic Energy

Volumn 31, Issue 4, 1996, Pages 238-250

  Chow Ting Chan, T V ^a   Reader, H C ^a  

^a STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY   (South Africa)

Author keywords

Cavity modes; Cross coupling; Modelling; Multiple feed cavity

Indexed keywords

BOUNDARY CONDITIONS; COMPUTER SIMULATION; ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS; FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; MICROWAVE OVENS; NUMERICAL ANALYSIS; WAVEGUIDES;

CROSS COUPLING; ELECTRIC FIELD DISTRIBUTION; MAGNETIC FIELD DISTRIBUTION; MICROWAVE CAVITY; MULTIPLE FEED CAVITIES;

ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE PROPAGATION;

EID: 0030361048     PISSN: 08327823     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/08327823.1996.11688315     Document Type: Review

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