The Solution of Inhomogeneous Waveguide Problems Using a Transmission-Line Matrix

Abstract

A method of applying the transmission-line matrix method to inhomogeneous waveguide structures is described. The technique uses open-circuit stubs of variable characteristic impedance at each node in the matrix, thereby providing an analog for a dielectric. LSE and LSM modes in rectangular waveguides, and problems involving a step of dielectric are solved. Results are given in terms of the cutoff frequency and field pattern for continuous waveguides, and the waveguide input impedance for scattering problems.

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