论文信息 - Performance of a small loop antenna in the 3-10 MHz band

Performance of a small loop antenna in the 3-10 MHz band

The performance of a typical small loop antenna of 1 m diameter is presented at frequencies in the range 3.6-10.1 MHz. It is argued that the antenna may reasonably describe as electrically small in this frequency range. Measurements of the antenna's bandwidth and, hence, Q factor are presented, along with direct measurements of the radiated field at various distances with a carefully measured RF input power. The radiation efficiency of the loop is derived from the measurements, and is compared with theoretical predictions of the efficiency based on classical electromagnetics. Close agreement is demonstrated between measurements and predictions. Consistency with the Chu bandwidth limit is also demonstrated for this antenna.

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