Broadband antennas and related systems, devices, and methods

Details Broadband antennas and related systems, devices, and methods Broadband antennas and related systems, devices, and methods

2008-05-07

2011-11-15

Phan, Tho G (Department: 2821)

Communications: radio wave antennas

Antennas

With radio cabinet

C343S7000MS

Reexamination Certificate

active

08059037

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides antennas and related methods of use, devices, and systems. In particular, the present invention provides broadband antennas and related interfaces to sources and detectors. In some embodiments, the devices of the present invention are used for radiation emission, radiation detection, and/or radiation reflection.

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