Co-sponsored by: IEEE Montreal Section/ STARaCom/Polygrames/École Polytechnique de Montréal (IEEE Student Branch)

The theory of characteristic Modes (TCM) was developed in the 1960’s, but started to be utilized and became useful only a decade ago (due to the advancements in computational electromagnetics). TCM is very helpful in predicting the potential radiation behavior of structures based on their geometries. If utilized properly, TCM can be used to design antenna systems that are very efficient and with controlled properties, (i.e. exciting certain modes purely can provide pattern reconfigurability). Unfortunately, there are several challenges associated with this design technique. TCM is always helpful in explaining the radiation phenomena and has been recently used to conduct what we call `antenna current engineering`. In this talk, I will touch upon the use of TCM in antenna design from theoretical and practical aspects. I will go over several challenges and show several applications from literature and the contribution of my group in this area as well.

Speaker(s): Pr. Mohammad S. Sharawi ,

Location:
Room: M-1020
Bldg: Pavillon Lassonde
Ecole polytechnique
2500, Chemin Polytechnique
Montreal, Quebec
H3T 1J4