Energy-Based Representation of Multiport Circuits and Antennas Suitable for Near- and Far-Field Syntheses

An energy-based representation suitable for the electromagnetic characterization of linear multiport circuits and antenna systems, as well as for the optimization of antenna beamforming and near-field radio frequency-focusing performances, is presented. Radiation, ohmic, dielectric power loss, and reactive power storage are described in the concise matrix form, yielding respective eigenmodes and eigenfields that rigorously account for all energetic processes. Noteworthy eigenfields orthogonality properties are illustrated and employed to maximize (minimize) active power flow through, or to synthesize fields on, arbitrary surfaces. Applications of the proposed formulation include multiport antennas, microwave-sensing devices, microwave hyperthermia applicators, through-the-wall imaging, and wireless power transfer systems. The numerical results illustrate features and performance advantages of the proposed formulation as applied to multiport antennas and lead to define some basic design guidelines.

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