Fractal antennas: An historical perspective

Jaume Anguera, Fractus Antennas
Aurora Andújar, Fractus Antennas
Jeevani Jayasinghe, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
V. V.S.S. Sameer Chakravarthy, Raghu Institute of Technology

Abstract

Fractal geometry has been proven to be useful in several disciplines. In the field of antenna engineering, fractal geometry is useful to design small and multiband antenna and arrays, and high-directive elements. A historic overview of the most significant fractal mathematic pioneers is presented, at the same time showing how the fractal patterns inspired engineers to design antennas.