Abstract
Collaborative project submitted in partial satisfaction of the requirements for the degrees of Master of Science in Computer Engineering and Electrical and Electronic Engineering, respectively.
This project focuses on the study of 3-element array of open-ended waveguides and circular horn antenna operating in the X-band frequency range of 8-12GHz. The 3-element array consists of a center focusing element and two surrounding directing elements. The focusing element is adjusted such that it controls the focus of the array. Experimental studies have been performed in this project by using different array configurations and the measured results were compared with earlier simulation results obtained using the 4NEC2 antenna modeler and optimizer. The goal of our project is to achieve a closer match between simulated and measured near-field results, as compared to results obtained in prior projects. The eventual application of this study is for hyperthermia a treatment of cancer by focused microwave radiation on the affected area.