Polarization in electromagnetic systems / Warren L. Stutzman.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

aIntro; Polarization in Electromagnetic Systems, Second Edition; Contents; Preface; 1 Introduction; 1.1 Polarization Basics and a Brief History of Polarization; 1.2 Overview of the Book; References; 2 Wave Polarization Principles; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Plane Waves; 2.3 Concept and Visualization of Polarized Waves; 2.4 Quantifying Polarization States; 2.5 Decompostion of Waves; 2.6 Problems; References; 3 Polarization State Representations; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 The Polarization Ellipse; 3.3 The Poincaré Sphere; 3.4 The Polarization Vector; 3.5 Stokes Parameters; 3.6 Polarization Ratio

4.2 Partially Polarized Waves and Degree of Polarization4.3 Stokes Parameters Representation for Partially Polarized Waves; 4.4 Other Representations for Partially Polarized Waves; 4.5 Problems; References; 5 Antenna Polarization; 5.1 Antenna Basics; 5.2 Antenna Polarization Principles; 5.2.1 Antenna Pattern Types; 5.2.2 Antenna Copolarization and Cross Polarization; 5.3 Omnidirectional Antennas; 5.3.1 Linearly Polarized Omnidirectional Antennas; 5.3.2 Circularly Polarized Omnidirectional Antennas; 5.4 Directional Antennas; 5.4.1 Linearly Polarized Directional Antennas 505 8 5.4.2 Circularly Polarized Directional Antennas5.5 Broadband Antennas; 5.5.1 Linearly Polarized Broadband Antennas; 5.5.2 Circularly Polarized Broadband Antennas; 5.6 Polarization Purity of Circularly Polarized Antennas; 5.7 Problems; References; 6 Antenna-Wave Interaction; 6.1 Polarization Efficiency; 6.2 Calculation of Polarization Efficiency; 6.2.1 Polarization Efficiency Evaluation Using the Poincaré Sphere; 6.2.2 Polarization Efficiency Evaluation Using Stokes Parameters; 6.2.3 Polarization Efficiency Evaluation Using Polarization Ellipse Quantities

6.2.4 Polarization Efficiency Using Axial Ratios6.2.5 Polarization Efficiency Expressed Using Polarization Ratios; 6.2.6 Polarization Efficiency Expressed Using Polarization Vectors; 6.2.7 Decomposition of Polarization Efficiency into Unpolarized and Completely Polarized Parts; 6.2.8 Decomposition of Polarization Efficiency into Copolarized and Cross-Polarized Parts; 6.3 Vector Effective Length of an Antenna; 6.4 Normalized Complex Antenna Output Voltage; 6.5 Problems; References; 7 Dual- Polarized Systems; 7.1 Introduction to Dual-Polarized Systems; 7.2 Cross-Polarization Ratio

This completely revised and expanded edition of an Artech House classic Polarization in Electromagnetic Systems presents the principles of polarization as applied to electromagnetic systems. This edition emphasizes the concepts needed for functional aspects of systems calculations and device evaluation. Readers find up-to- date coverage of applications in wireless communications. The fundamentals of polarization are explained, including the principles of wave polarization along with their mathematical representations. This book explores polarized, partially polarized waves, and unpolarized waves. The second part of the book addresses applications of polarization to practical systems. Antenna polarization is covered in detail, including omnidirectional, directional, and broadband antennas with emphasis on antennas for generating linear and circular polarization for each antenna type. This book provides detailed coverage of wave interaction with an antenna and dual-polarized systems. Additional topics covered in this edition include propagation through depolarizing media, polarization in wireless communication systems, including polarization diversity and polarization measurements. This hands-on resource provides a clear exposition on the understanding of polarization principles and evaluation of the performance of electromagnetic systems."--|cProvided by publisher.