A Hybrid Method Based on the Iterative Fourier Transform and the Differential Evolution for Pattern Synthesis of Sparse Linear Arrays

<div>The sparse linear array obtained by the IFT-DE based on an asymmetrical TLA with a filling factor of 39%. (a) The convergence curve of the fitness value. (b) The optimal far-field pattern among 100 trials.</div>

International Journal of Antennas and Propagation

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Figure 5: A Hybrid Method Based on the Iterative Fourier Transform and the Differential Evolution for Pattern Synthesis of Sparse Linear Arrays 