Spiral-shaped array for broadband imaging
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1. A phased array having a plurality of elements disposed along a logarithmic spiral curve.
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Abstract
A phased array design in the shape of a logarithmic spiral. By distributing the elements of the array along a logarithmic spiral-shaped curve, spatial regularities are avoided and the array is therefore able to function over a wide frequency range.
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1. A phased array having a plurality of elements disposed along a logarithmic spiral curve.
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2. A phased array comprising a plurality of transducers positioned along a logarithmic spiral curve and coupled to a plurality of converters, said plurality of converters coupled to a computer for performing mathematical operations associated with beam forming.
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