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IEEE Microwave and Guided Wave Letters
Volume 10 Number 3, March 2000

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Design and Verification of a Novel Crossed Dipole Structure for Quasi-Optical Frequency Doublers

S. Helbing, M. Cryan, F. Alimenti, P. Mezzanotte, L. Roselli and R. Sorrentino

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Abstract:

A novel structure suitable for quasi-optical frequency doublers is presented. It is based on the crossed dipole structure, but uses four diodes in a bridge configuration to form a balanced multiplier layout and incorporates the necessary dc path in a simple way within the structure. The entire structure is analyzed using the lumped element (LE)-FDTD method. To allow a comparison of the results, the concept of quasi-optical effective aperture is introduced. Simulated as well as measured quasi-optical results are presented and a good agreement is achieved.

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