Time-reversal Symmetry in Antenna Theory
Classical Physics
2019-02-27 v1
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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@article{arxiv.1902.09580,
title = {Time-reversal Symmetry in Antenna Theory},
author = {Mario G. Silveirinha},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1902.09580},
year = {2019}
}
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