Multi-Objective Optimization of Directivity Enhancing Multi-Band Gradient Index Lenses

Ryan J. Beneck, Ryan J. Chaky, Lei Kang, Arkaprovo Das, Sawyer D. Campbell, Eric B. Whiting, Joshua W. Withrow, John P. Barrett, Jeremy A. Bossard, Pingjuan L. Werner, Douglas H. Werner

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Abstract

Augmenting the performance of existing antenna systems with lenses and radomes is often preferred over replacing legacy installations due to the associated costs and schedule. To this end, lenses are commonly tasked with enhancing the directivity of existing antennas in order to increase the system's performance across a variety of potential applications. At the same time, multi-band operation is often desired as advanced antenna systems are increasingly tasked with achieving multiple functionalities in a single aperture. To realize solutions that achieve a set of unique performance goals at multiple frequency bands, this paper pairs gradient index (GRIN) lenses with state-of-the-art optimization algorithms to realize bespoke fully freeform designs that outperform solutions designed with transformation optics (TO).

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2024 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and INC/USNCURSI Radio Science Meeting, AP-S/INC-USNC-URSI 2024 - Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1665-1666
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)9798350369908
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024
Event2024 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and INC/USNCURSI Radio Science Meeting, AP-S/INC-USNC-URSI 2024 - Florence, Italy
Duration: Jul 14 2024Jul 19 2024

Publication series

NameIEEE Antennas and Propagation Society, AP-S International Symposium (Digest)
ISSN (Print)1522-3965

Conference

Conference2024 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and INC/USNCURSI Radio Science Meeting, AP-S/INC-USNC-URSI 2024
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityFlorence
Period7/14/247/19/24

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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