Quasioptical Systems: Gaussian Beam Quasioptical Propogation and Applications (IEEE Press Series on RF and Microwave Technology) [Hardcover]

Paul F. Goldsmith (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 19, 1997 | ISBN-10: 0780334396 | ISBN-13: 978-0780334397 | Edition: 1

"The increasing commercial use of millimeter wavelengths for remote sensing, communications, and radar systems has driven the need for new low-cost, high performance systems, and with it, the need for quasioptical systems.Combining a general introduction to Gaussian beams and quasioptical propagation with practical applications, QUASIOPTICAL SYSTEMS provides a state-of-the-art treatment of the design of low-loss, broadband systems at microwave to submillimeter wavelegnths. the approach presented involved utilizing a beam with a Gaussian distribution of field strength perpendicular to its axis, which in turn propagates in a simple predictable fashion. Features include: A Convenient summary of Gaussian beam propagation formulas; Extensive coverage of present-day quasioptical components and their performance; In-depth coverage of dielectric material uses at millimeter and submillimeter wavelengths; An analysis of lenses and mirrors together with design techniques; and much more!This book will be of key interest to systems designers, antenna engineers, communications systems engineers, and researchers."

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Electrical Engineering Quasioptical Systems Gaussian Beam Quasioptical Propagation and Applications The increasing commercial use of millimeter wavelengths for remote sensing, communications, and radar systems has driven the need for new low-cost, high-performance systems, and with it, the need for quasioptical systems. Advantages of quasioptical propagation include broader bandwidth, lower insertion loss, better polarization purity, and higher power-handling capability. As this book illustrates, quasioptical system design using Gaussian beam propagation is relatively straightforward, yielding valuable insights without requiring extensive computations. Combining a general introduction to Gaussian beams and quasioptical propagation with practical applications, Quasioptical Systems provides a state-of-the-art treatment of the design of low-loss, broadband systems at microwave to submillimeter wavelengths. The approach presented involves utilizing a beam with a Gaussian distribution of field strength perpendicular to its axis, which in turn propagates in a simple, predictable fashion. Features include:

• A convenient summary of Gaussian beam propagation formulas
• Extensive coverage of present-day quasioptical components and their performance
• In-depth coverage of dielectric materials uses at millimeter and submillimeter wavelengths
• An analysis of lenses and mirrors used as beam focusing elements
• An integrated approach to quasioptical system design

This book will be of key interest to systems designers, antenna engineers, communications and radar systems engineers, and researchers.

About the Author

Paul F. Goldsmith was appointed Director of the National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center and professor of astronomy at Cornell University in 1993. He is a coinvestigator on the Submillimeter Wave Astronomy Satellite (SWAS), currently scheduled for launch in 1998. Dr. Goldsmith was a founder of Millitech Corporation and was MTT Distinguished Lecturer 1992–1993. He is a Fellow of IEEE.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 430 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-IEEE Press; 1 edition (December 19, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0780334396
• ISBN-13: 978-0780334397
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 7.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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4.0 out of 5 stars A better handbook than a textbook, April 23, 2001

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This review is from: Quasioptical Systems: Gaussian Beam Quasioptical Propogation and Applications (IEEE Press Series on RF and Microwave Technology) (Hardcover)

This book is well written and quite complete. That said, I was disappointed in that many key results described in the book are given without derivation, making this book more appropriate for someone who is already familiar with the subject matter. This is somewhat mitigated by the fact that the author provides a very complete set of references (the bibliography alone is 47 pages long). If one is willing to look up the original references for topics of particular interest, this book can serve as an excellent guidebook. If not for the references, which I have found to be quite useful, this book would rate only 3 stars.