Time-reversal Symmetry in Antenna Theory

Mário Silveirinha

doi:10.3390/sym11040486

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Time-reversal Symmetry in Antenna Theory

Mário Silveirinha

Symmetry Vol. 11 No. 4 pp. 486 · MDPI AG

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Abstract

Here, I discuss some implications of the time-reversal invariance of lossless radiating systems. I highlight that time-reversal symmetry provides a rather intuitive explanation for the conditions of polarization and impedance matching of a receiving antenna. Furthermore, I describe a solution to generate the time-reversed electromagnetic field through the illumination of a matched receiving antenna with a Herglotz wave.

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Published: Apr 04, 2019
Vol/Issue: 11(4)
Pages: 486
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Authors

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Mário Silveirinha

Instituto Superior Técnico and Instituto de Telecomunicações, University of Lisbon, Avenida Rovisco Pais, 1, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal

Funding

Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia Award: PTDC/EEITEL/ 4543/2014 and UID/EEA/50008/2017

Institution of Engineering and Technology Award: A F Harvey Engineering Prize

Cite This Article

Mário Silveirinha (2019). Time-reversal Symmetry in Antenna Theory. Symmetry, 11(4), 486. https://doi.org/10.3390/sym11040486

Time-reversal Symmetry in Antenna Theory

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