Introduction to ultrawideband theory/technology/systems

This short expository paper provides a brief introduction to ultrawideband (UWB) theory, technology, applications, and systems with a focus on radar and brief observations on communications. The definition of UWB radar is discussed, and an experimental UWB radar (Microwave Microscope) is considered to illustrate system properties and the imaging effectiveness of UWB transmissions.

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