Simulation of dummy load for L-S band high power microwave calorimeter

Abstract

The paper reports on the results of numerical simulation of disk-shaped dummy load for L-S band microwave calorimeter in a metal case. We have used the finite element method as a solution tool for Maxwell's equations in 2Daxisymmetric case in the frequency domain. As a result of the calculations the reflection coefficient of the TM 01 electromagnetic wave from the dummy load at normal incidence was obtained. Also we have obtained the coefficient of dielectric losses of electromagnetic radiation in the dummy load's entrance window made of different materials. Current results confirm and improve the theoretical estimations of the optimal parameters previously obtained in the simplified two-dimensional model.

A Novel Design Technique for mm-Wave Mismatch Terminations

“…By using this load instead of an actual antenna, the transceiver unit can be tested and configured without actually radiating waves into the surroundings. This way, high power radiating systems can be tested in an environmental-friendly scenario without the need of expensive outdoor setups [10], [11]. Another important application for the dummy loads is the decoupling of the antennas in antenna arrays, where most of these load types are implemented in printed technologies [12], [13].…”