Genetic algorithm optimization of a multisectional corrugated conical horn antenna

Microwave and Optical Technology Letters

Volumn 38, Issue 5, 2003, Pages 352-356

  Yang, Dooyeong ^a   Chung, You Chung ^b   Haupt, Randy ^b  

^a Jeju National University   (South Korea)

^b Utah State University   (United States)

Author keywords

Corrugated horn antenna; Genetic algorithm; Optimization

Indexed keywords

DIRECTIONAL PATTERNS (ANTENNA); ELECTRIC ADMITTANCE; ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE POLARIZATION; GAIN MEASUREMENT; GENETIC ALGORITHMS; OPTIMIZATION;

CORRUGATED HORN ANTENNAS;

HORN ANTENNAS;

EID: 0042700270     PISSN: 08952477     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/mop.11058     Document Type: Article

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