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¹Engineering Optimization and Modeling Center, Reykjavik University, 102, Reykjavík, Iceland.

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Summary

Choosing the right antenna geometry parameterization is crucial for reliable electromagnetic (EM) simulation-driven design. Relative parameters optimize input characteristics, while absolute parameters are better for antenna size reduction.

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Area of Science:

Electromagnetics
Antenna Design
Numerical Optimization

Background:

Full-wave electromagnetic (EM) simulation tools are essential for antenna design and parameter tuning.
Reliable EM-driven design relies on rigorous numerical optimization, which faces challenges like high computational cost and multi-objective constraints.
Formulating optimization problems, handling constraints, and parameterizing antenna geometry are critical, interconnected decisions.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the impact of antenna geometry parameterization on the outcome of numerical optimization.
To determine the suitability of different parameterization approaches (absolute vs. relative) for specific antenna design objectives.

Main Methods:

Optimization of three broadband monopole antennas using different parameterization strategies.
Comparative analysis of optimization results based on parameterization choices.

Main Results:

The choice of parameterization significantly affects the optimization outcome in antenna design.
Relative parameterization is more effective for optimizing antenna input characteristics.
Absolute parameterization is more suitable for achieving antenna size reduction.

Conclusions:

Parameterization strategy is a key factor influencing the success and reliability of simulation-based antenna design closure.
Selecting the appropriate parameterization method (absolute or relative) can lead to improved antenna performance and efficiency.