Highly directed radiation pattern from a THz photonic transmitter with a two-dimensional rampart slot array antenna
Journal
IEEE Photonics Technology Letters
Journal Volume
20
Journal Issue
12
Pages
1042-1044
Date Issued
2008-06
Author(s)
Huang, Yu-Ru
Kuo, Chung-Chiu
Chiu, Chiu-Min
Chen, Hung-Pin
Kao, Tzeng-Fu
Chen, Yi-Chun
Liu, An-Shyi
Chiu, Pei-Chin
Chyi, Jen-Inn
Abstract
In this study, we investigate the directivity of the terahertz (THz) radiation pattern from a newly designed two-dimensional rampart slot array antenna integrated in an edge-coupled membrane photonic transmitter. The antenna design is based on the array theory which is well-developed in the microwave regime. By means of the array arrangement of rampart slot antennas, we demonstrate that the 3-dB beam width of the THz radiation pattern at 907 GHz is successfully confined within 30° in both H and E planes. © 2008 IEEE.
Subjects
Antenna; Array; Radiation pattern; Terahertz (THz) photonic transmitter
Other Subjects
Antenna design; Beam widths; Directivity; Microwave regime; Photonic transmitter; Radiation pattern; Radiation patterns; Slot array antennas; Terahertz photonics; Terahertz radiation; THz photonics; THz radiation; Antenna arrays; Slot antennas; Terahertz waves; Transmitters; Two dimensional; Directional patterns (antenna)
Type
journal article