https://doi.org/10.1051/epjap:2000101
Symmetry synthesis of the multiport scattering matrix as a first step in the design of electromagnetic components and devices
University Federal of Para, PO Box 8619, Agencia UFPA, CEP 66075-900, Belem-PA, Brazil
Corresponding author: victor@ufpa.br
Received:
15
October
1999
Revised:
7
January
2000
Accepted:
6
March
2000
Published online: 15 August 2000
In this paper, we discuss a general method for symmetry synthesis of electromagnetic multiports. Two approaches are possible in this problem: (1) solution for all the possible symmetry groups describing the multiports, and (2) determination of the symmetry group of a given ideal scattering matrix and calculation of the real matrix. A three-way nonreciprocal divider synthesis illustrates the second approach. Also, for four-ports defined is the group tree allowing one to calculate all the possible scattering matrices.
PACS: 03.50.De – Classical electromagnetism, Maxwell equations / 02.20.Df – Finite groups
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