Analysis of Multi-Tone, Multi-Conductor, Spatially Discrete Traveling-Wave Modulated Loop Networks

Abstract

This work presents a semi-analytical framework for analyzing spatially discrete traveling-wave modulated (SDTWM) loop networks, which exhibit cavity-like behavior and support discrete spatiotemporal modes. We introduce a computationally efficient method, based on the Interpath Relation, to analyze periodic networks using a single unit cell. This allows characterization of driven systems with single-tone, multi-tone, and multi-conductor loop configurations. The framework captures both multi-modal and multi-frequency harmonic interactions, and is extended to compute the spatial Green's functions of such loop networks using analytic array scanning. The analysis of example designs, such as an electrically small antenna and a non-magnetic circulator, is presented. These examples confirm that the proposed approach is computationally efficient and offers physical insight, making it well-suited for the optimization of multifunctional and nonreciprocal SDTWM electromagnetic systems.