Date of Award
3-10-2010
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
Department
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
First Advisor
Michael J. Havrilla, PhD
Abstract
This thesis explores new territory with the theoretical investigation of the use of Frequency Selective Surfaces (FSS) in High Power Microwave (HPM) applications. Work was performed in a simulation environment where rectangular and ring-shaped FSS elements were evaluated. Incident electric field levels of 0.5MV/m were propagated toward the FSS in a plane wave that was perpendicular to the surface. Results show that the total electric field in the apertures of the FSS can reach more than 6MV/m. This necessitates the use of high strength dielectric materials surrounding the FSS to reduce the risk of electrical breakdown. It is shown that a dielectric of only 2.5mm thick on each side of the FSS eliminates the risk of breakdown.
AFIT Designator
AFIT-GE-ENG-10-25
DTIC Accession Number
ADA518463
Recommended Citation
Pugh, Steven M., "Investigating the Use of Frequency Selective Surfaces in High Power Microwave Applications" (2010). Theses and Dissertations. 2021.
https://scholar.afit.edu/etd/2021