Research Article

Three-Mode Vortex Wave Generator with Double-Layer Patch Antennas

Table 2

Parameters of patterns.

ItemsPerformances
a=18.3mma=14.8mm

Gain7.2dBi6.0dBi
Main lobe direction32deg37deg
Angular with 3dB40.8deg46.6deg
Side lobe level-15.7dB-12.7dB
Total efficiency98.8%99.2%