Call for Papers: IEEE AWPL Special Cluster 2023 on "Recent Advances in Applications Involving Mutual Coupling"
IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters · 2022
Antenna mutual coupling occurs naturally through radiation and scattering of the electromagnetic field in their vicinity. It is sometimes neglected in array design with profound consequences, especially in recent 6G and defence applications where antennas are closely packed. On the other hand, mutual coupling has also been used to improve the performance of arrays by placing the elements closer together (e.g. the cutting-edge tightly-coupled array) or by exploiting nearby parasitics. Nowadays detailed design is possible through accurate simulation software that is available, although as always better understanding through better models provides inspiration for modern designs. This special cluster aims to provide an international forum for antenna researchers to disseminate their latest findings on the techniques, applications and understanding of mutual coupling in antenna design. The topics are expected to cover coupling in arrays for particular applications, use of mutual coupling in single antennas such as feeds, and unintentional coupling such as in co-sited antennas. The editors especially welcome both theoretical and experimental works that cover the following topics