The authors examine electrodynamics, multiconductor lines, and numerical methods for the modeling, simulation, analysis, and design of various super-wide-band slow-wave structures, including helical, meander, and gutter-type systems.

The book features:

• The electrodynamic method for analysis of helical structures containing periodical inhomogeneities
• The multiconductor line method for analysis of complex helical, meander, and gutter-type wide-band slow-wave structures
• The method of moments for modeling and analysis of multiconductor lines containing a limited number of lines and meander structures with limited length
• Use of powerful software systems Microwave Office®, MICROWAVE STUDIO®, and MATLAB® for modeling, analysis, and design
• A synergy of various methods for investigating and designing wide-band slow-wave structures
• Solution of specific problems related to the design of wide-band and super-wide-band electrodynamic delay and deflection systems
• Principles of computer-aided design of slow-wave structures

Presenting the theory, principles, properties, and applications of wide-band and super-wide-band slow-wave structures, this book will be of interest to students, engineers, researchers, and designers in the fields of electronic and microwave engineering.