Phase-Only Optimization of Asymmetric Multiple Beams Reflectarray with Single Feed Using the Invasive Weed Optimization

Phase-only optimization of asymmetric multiple beams reflectarray with single feed is investigated in this paper. The conventional design approaches are first reviewed. Secondly, for design of asymmetric multiple beams reflectarray with arbitrary gain levels and beam directions, a general method based on invasive weed optimization is proposed. Then, practical considerations for applying the proposed method to design multiple beams reflectarray are talked over. For illustrating the effectiveness of the proposed method, several multiple beams design cases with different design requirements are optimized through this method, and the optimized results are analyzed through simulation approach based on array theory. The simulation results show that the optimized cases demonstrate the satisfactory multiple beams performance.