
20
CHAPTER
In novative Anten na Design Using
Genetic Algorithms
Derek S. Linden
Linden Innovation Research LLC
20.1
INTRODUCTION
Since E Braun created the first wire antenna in 1898, a plethora of antennas
have been designed, using reflectors, horns, metal patches, wires, and the like.
These antennas are designed in large part using an inductive process. In general,
an engineer finds an existing design that may have the desired electromagnetic
characteristics. The engineer then works with exact or approximate equations, if
any exist, to determine the design's proper dimensions and parameters and uses
a simulator ...