Scattering Analysis of a Compact Dipole Array with Series and Parallel Feed Network including Mutual Coupling Effect

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International Journal of Antennas and Propagation

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Figure 16: Scattering Analysis of a Compact Dipole Array with Series and Parallel Feed Network including Mutual Coupling Effect 