Beamforming in the Generation of Range-Time-Dependent Orbital Angular Momentum Based on the Circular Frequency Diverse Array

In this article, we combine the frequency diverse array (FDA) with the vortex electromagnetic wave theory and propose a beamforming method in the generation of range-time-dependent orbital angular momentum (OAM) based on the circular FDA (CFDA). First, we establish a CFDA-based OAM-generating struct...

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Main Authors: Jiaang Ge, Junwei Xie 
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Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-07-01
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphy.2022.900665/full
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Junwei Xie 
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description In this article, we combine the frequency diverse array (FDA) with the vortex electromagnetic wave theory and propose a beamforming method in the generation of range-time-dependent orbital angular momentum (OAM) based on the circular FDA (CFDA). First, we establish a CFDA-based OAM-generating structure, based on which the feasibility of CFDA to generate OAM is verified. Then, we analyze the range-time-dependent characteristics of the generated OAM. Furthermore, concerning the field of radar imaging and target detection, we investigate beamforming with the CFDA-based OAM. Two main issues are addressed: beam collimation and sidelobe suppression. Therefore, according to the derived angular offset between the mainlobe direction and the beam axis, we steer the beam at the target through the phase shifter. Moreover, the sidelobe is suppressed by selecting an appropriate antenna pattern. Finally, based on the analysis of beam collimation and sidelobe suppression, we establish the CFDA configuration for beamforming. Numerical examples and simulations show the superiority of the proposed beamforming method.
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spelling doaj.art-1715f522f9d448e287cc0be9b4b29e262022-12-22T00:54:37ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Physics2296-424X2022-07-011010.3389/fphy.2022.900665900665Beamforming in the Generation of Range-Time-Dependent Orbital Angular Momentum Based on the Circular Frequency Diverse ArrayJiaang GeJunwei Xie In this article, we combine the frequency diverse array (FDA) with the vortex electromagnetic wave theory and propose a beamforming method in the generation of range-time-dependent orbital angular momentum (OAM) based on the circular FDA (CFDA). First, we establish a CFDA-based OAM-generating structure, based on which the feasibility of CFDA to generate OAM is verified. Then, we analyze the range-time-dependent characteristics of the generated OAM. Furthermore, concerning the field of radar imaging and target detection, we investigate beamforming with the CFDA-based OAM. Two main issues are addressed: beam collimation and sidelobe suppression. Therefore, according to the derived angular offset between the mainlobe direction and the beam axis, we steer the beam at the target through the phase shifter. Moreover, the sidelobe is suppressed by selecting an appropriate antenna pattern. Finally, based on the analysis of beam collimation and sidelobe suppression, we establish the CFDA configuration for beamforming. Numerical examples and simulations show the superiority of the proposed beamforming method.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphy.2022.900665/fullvortex electromagnetic (EM) waveorbital angular momentum (OAM)frequency diverse array (FDA)circular FDA (CFDA)beamforming
spellingShingle Jiaang Ge
Junwei Xie 
Beamforming in the Generation of Range-Time-Dependent Orbital Angular Momentum Based on the Circular Frequency Diverse Array
Frontiers in Physics
vortex electromagnetic (EM) wave
orbital angular momentum (OAM)
frequency diverse array (FDA)
circular FDA (CFDA)
beamforming
title Beamforming in the Generation of Range-Time-Dependent Orbital Angular Momentum Based on the Circular Frequency Diverse Array
title_full Beamforming in the Generation of Range-Time-Dependent Orbital Angular Momentum Based on the Circular Frequency Diverse Array
title_fullStr Beamforming in the Generation of Range-Time-Dependent Orbital Angular Momentum Based on the Circular Frequency Diverse Array
title_full_unstemmed Beamforming in the Generation of Range-Time-Dependent Orbital Angular Momentum Based on the Circular Frequency Diverse Array
title_short Beamforming in the Generation of Range-Time-Dependent Orbital Angular Momentum Based on the Circular Frequency Diverse Array
title_sort beamforming in the generation of range time dependent orbital angular momentum based on the circular frequency diverse array
topic vortex electromagnetic (EM) wave
orbital angular momentum (OAM)
frequency diverse array (FDA)
circular FDA (CFDA)
beamforming
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphy.2022.900665/full
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