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Finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method is frequently used for calculation of transmission and reflection characteristics of periodic structures. We propose a hybrid FDTD technique for evaluation of the transmittance and reflectance spectra of periodic structures that significantly reduces the usage of computer memory and time of the calculation. In the considered case, calculation time and memory occupation were reduced up to 30% and 20%, respectively, compared to the standard FDTD procedure. Calculated results fit well in the experimentally measured data. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Two types of resistive sensors with flat frequency response for WRD840 and WRD250 double-ridged waveguides were developed. The first type of sensors is optimized for microwave power measurements inside the waveguide. The second type of sensors is connected to the particular horn antenna and optimized for microwave pulse power density (or electric field strength) measurements in free space. The flat frequency response of the sensors was designed by changing the parameters of the sensing element. Proposed sensors can measure high-power microwave pulses covering frequency ranges 0.84–2.0 GHz and 2.6–7.8 GHz. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]