@article {14_JEMWA_CORCOLES_FULL-WAVEFloquet,
	title = {Full-wave analysis of finite periodic cylindrical conformal arrays with Floquet spherical modes and a hybrid finite element {\textendash} generalized scattering matrix method},
	journal = {Journal of Electromagnetic Waves and Applications},
	volume = {28},
	number = {1},
	year = {2014},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {102-111},
	abstract = {This work reports a novel approach for the full-wave analysis of a finite conformal array made up of antennas which are periodically arranged on a metallic cylindrical surface. The analysis methodology is based on a hybrid finite element and modal analysis method, and it allows the computation of the generalized scattering matrix of the structure. In this case, spherical vector modes are used to characterize the radiating region and because of the periodic nature of the conformal array, Floquet{\textquoteright}s theory is used to render the methodology efficient and accurate. Therefore, the formulation is derived to be able to characterize the whole structure from the analysis of only one semi-period. Numerical results of arrays made up of rectangular apertures and microstrip patches are presented and compared with the ones obtained with commercial software and infinite models both for conformal and planar arrays.},
	keywords = {cylindrical conformal array, finite element method, Floquet{\textquoteright}s theory, generalized scattering matrix, spherical modes},
	issn = {0920-5071},
	doi = {10.1080/09205071.2013.857280},
	url = {http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/09205071.2013.857280$\#$.U57p9vl_vQg},
	author = {J C{\'o}rcoles and Gonz{\'a}lez, M A and Zapata, J}
}
@conference {13_EIEC_RubioetAl_SphericalModesinCEM,
	title = {Spherical Modes in Computational Electromagnetics applied to Antenna Problems},
	booktitle = {IX Iberian Meeting on Computational Electromagnetism},
	year = {2013},
	month = {May},
	pages = {1},
	abstract = {In this work we review the use of spherical modes in computational electromagnetics mainly applied to antenna problems. First, the theory of spherical modes will be reviewed. Second, the use jointly with the Finite Element Method will be exposed. Third, the application to the analysis of finite arrays will be shown. Finally, it will be presented how the spherical modes allow us to obtain an equivalent model of the antenna, in terms of infinitesimal dipoles, which increases the capabilities of the method for the analysis of finite arrays.},
	author = {Rubio, J and Izquierdo, J F and Gonz{\'a}lez, M A and Gil, J M and Garc{\'\i}a, J and de la Rubia, V and J C{\'o}rcoles and Zapata, J}
}
@conference {09_EuCAP_Corcoles,
	title = {Array design for different SLL and null directions with an interior-point optimization method from the generalized-scattering-matrix and spherical modes},
	booktitle = {Antennas and Propagation, 2009. EuCAP 2009. 3rd European Conference on},
	year = {2009},
	month = {March},
	pages = {1381-1385},
	abstract = {This paper presents a pattern synthesis technique for arbitrary planar arrays which can be characterized in terms of a generalized-scattering-matrix (GSM) and whose radiated field can be expressed as a spherical mode expansion (SME). The procedure yields the complex-valued excitations needed to achieve a pattern which fulfils the requirements of different sidelobe levels in different regions and several prescribed field nulls with a maximum directive gain. The formulation is based on matrix-valued functions which are computed from the GSM and the SME, so all interelement coupling effects coming from complex radiating structures used as array elements are inherently taken into account. To solve the resulting nonlinear optimization problem, a primal-dual interior-point filtering method specifically adapted to this formulation is developed. Numerical results are presented for arrays of microstrip patch antennas and dielectric resonator antennas.},
	keywords = {antenna pattern, antenna radiation patterns, antenna sidelobe level, dielectric resonator antenna, dielectric resonator antennas, electromagnetic coupling, Filtering, filtering theory, generalized scattering matrix, generalized-scattering-matrix, GSM, Hessian matrices, interelement coupling effect, interior-point optimization method, Jacobian matrices, microstrip antenna arrays, Microstrip antennas, microstrip patch antenna, Microstrip resonators, nonlinear optimization, optimisation, Optimization methods, pattern synthesis technique, planar antenna array, planar antenna arrays, Planar arrays, primal-dual interior-point filtering method, Resonator filters, S-matrix theory, spherical, spherical mode expansion, Transmission line matrix methods, wave expansion},
	url = {http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=\&arnumber=5067872},
	author = {J C{\'o}rcoles and Gonz{\'a}lez, M A and Rubio, J and Zapata, J}
}
@article {09_ELL_Corcoles_LPfromGSM,
	title = {Linear programming from generalised scattering matrix analysis of array for minimum sidelobe level and prescribed nulls},
	journal = {Electronics Letters},
	volume = {45},
	number = {1},
	year = {2009},
	month = {January},
	pages = {9-10},
	abstract = {A pattern synthesis technique for arbitrary planar arrays which are characterised in terms of a generalised scattering matrix and whose radiated field is expressed as a spherical mode expansion is introduced. The procedure yields the complex-valued excitations to achieve a minimum-maximum sidelobe level given a specified pointing direction and mainlobe width, as well as prescribed field nulls. All inter-element coupling effects coming from complex radiating structures used as array elements are inherently taken into account. Numerical results are presented for arrays of dielectric resonator antennas.},
	keywords = {Antenna arrays, arbitrary planar arrays, complex-valued excitations, dielectric resonator antennas, dielectric resonators, electromagnetic coupling, electromagnetic wave scattering, generalised scattering matrix analysis, inter-element coupling effects, linear programming, minimum sidelobe level array, minimum-maximum sidelobe level, pattern synthesis technique, prescribed nulls},
	issn = {0013-5194},
	doi = {10.1049/el:20092008},
	url = {http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=\&arnumber=4733076},
	author = {J C{\'o}rcoles and Gonz{\'a}lez, M A and Zapata, J}
}
@article {09_IntJRFMiCAE_CORCOLES_PerformanceUslot,
	title = {Performance characterization of wideband, wide-angle scan arrays of cavity-backed U-slot microstrip patch antennas},
	journal = {International Journal of RF and Microwave Computer-Aided Engineering},
	volume = {19},
	number = {3},
	year = {2009},
	pages = {389{\textendash}396},
	abstract = {This work looks at the use of wideband cavity-backed U-slot microstrip antennas in finite phased arrays. This configuration retains the single-patch and single-layer characteristics of conventional microstrip antenna arrays and provides a good impedance matching over wider scan angles when electrically thick substrates are used to improve the frequency bandwidth. The characteristics of finite phased arrays of U-slot rectangular microstrip patches enclosed in cylindrical cavities are analyzed from a validated hybrid methodology based on the finite element method, the modal analysis, and the properties of spherical waves. The results are compared with those obtained using an infinite array model. {\textcopyright} 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Int J RF and Microwave CAE, 2009.},
	keywords = {broadband U-slot patch antenna, cavity-backed microstrip antennas, finite element method, finite phased array, spherical mode expansion},
	issn = {1099-047X},
	doi = {10.1002/mmce.20361},
	url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/mmce.20361},
	author = {J C{\'o}rcoles and Gonz{\'a}lez, M A and Rubio, J and Zapata, J}
}
@article {08_MOPT_CORCOLES_CADstackedpatches,
	title = {Cad of stacked patch antennas through multipurpose admittance matrices from FEM and neural networks},
	journal = {Microwave and Optical Technology Letters},
	volume = {50},
	number = {9},
	year = {2008},
	month = {Sep},
	pages = {2411-2416},
	abstract = {In this work, a novel computer-aided design methodology for probe-fed, cavity-backed, stacked microstrip patch antennas is proposed. The methodology incorporates the rigor of a numerical technique, such as finite element methods, which, in turn, makes use of a newly developed procedure (multipurpose admittance matrices) to carry out a full-wave analysis in a given structure in spite of certain physical shapes and dimensions not yet being established. With the aid of this technique, we form a training set for a neural network, whose output is the desired response of the antenna according to the value of design parameters. Last, taking advantage of this neural network, we perform a global optimization through a genetic algorithm or simulated annealing to obtain a final design. The proposed methodology is validated through a real design whose numerical results are compared with measurements with good agreement.},
	keywords = {computer-aided design, finite element methods, neural networks, optimization algorithms, stacked microstrip antennas},
	issn = {1098-2760},
	doi = {10.1002/mop.23670},
	url = {http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/mop.23670/abstract},
	author = {J C{\'o}rcoles and Gonz{\'a}lez, M A and Zapata, J}
}
@conference {08_URSIESP_Corcoles_DisenoAutomatizadoParches,
	title = {Dise{\~n}o automatizado de antenas de parches apilados en cavidad mediante descomposici{\'o}n de dominio en el MEF, redes neuronales y optimizaci{\'o}n global},
	booktitle = {Proc. 2008 Simposium Nacional URSI (in Spanish)},
	year = {2008},
	month = {Sep},
	pages = {1-4},
	abstract = {This work reports the development of a computeraided- design methodology consisting of three steps for probe-fed cavity-backed, stacked microstrip patch antennas. In the first step, the rigour of a numerical technique such as the finite element method (FEM) to describe the electromagnetic behaviour of these structures is incorporated. The application of the FEM is carried out on a highly efficient basis through a sophisticated domain decomposition approach. From these results, a neural network (NN) is trained to output the desired response of the antenna according to the value of design parameters. Thanks to the versatily of this NN, a global optimization through simulated annealing or genetic algorithms is lastly executed to obtain a final design. The proposed methodology is validated through a real design whose numerical results are compared with measurements with good agreement.},
	author = {J C{\'o}rcoles and Gonz{\'a}lez, M A and Zapata, J}
}
@conference {08_EIEC_CorcolesetAl_OptimizationIPM,
	title = {Optimization of coupled antenna arrays characterized by spherical modes by means of an interior-point filtering method},
	booktitle = {VI Iberian Meeting on Computational Electromagnetism},
	year = {2008},
	month = {Oct},
	pages = {1},
	abstract = {In this work, we present a novel method for the efficient optimization of arbitrary planar array excitations. This method, which inherently takes into account every array element pattern as well as all interelement couplings, allows the maximization of the directive or power gain of an arbitrary planar array scanned at whichever direction, subject to constraints on the maximum sidelobe level, the maximum crosspolar level, the minimum aperture illumination efficiency, the setting of null pointing directions or a dynamic range ratio control. Numerical examples of arrays with canonical geometries, composed of microstrip patches or dielectric resonator antennas and covering a wide variety of requirements are presented.},
	author = {J C{\'o}rcoles and Gonz{\'a}lez, M A and Rubio, J and Zapata, J}
}
