Over the last twenty years Corrugated horns have become widely used as
feeds for microwave reflector antennas because of their high efficiency,
good pattern symmetry and low cross-polarisation. They are increasingly
used in antennas for satellite communications, radar, microwave point to
point communications and radio astronomy.
The authors draw on more than fifteen years experience to write the
first book to appear devoted to the theory and design of corrugated
horns and scalar feeds.
The book explains why hybrid mode feeds are ideal feeds for reflectors.
The propagation and radiation behaviour of cylindrical corrugated
waveguides, narrow flare angle conical corrugated horns and wide flare
angle corrugated horns are described. Factors relevant to the practical
design of corrugated horns are discussed. Other topics treated include
the measurement of corrugated horns.