Connection between relative permittivity and bandwidth

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The discussion focuses on the relationship between relative permittivity and the bandwidth of antennas, with participants questioning whether higher relative permittivity leads to wider bandwidth. There is confusion regarding the terms used, particularly between relative permittivity and permeability, and how they relate to different antenna geometries. Some participants reference academic papers that suggest a connection, while others express skepticism based on classroom teachings. The need for more concrete evidence and references to existing research is emphasized as crucial for clarifying the topic. Overall, the conversation highlights a common interest in understanding how material properties influence antenna performance.
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What is the connection of relative permittivity and bandwidth of an antenna?
Higher relative permittivity resulted in high wider bandwidth?
 
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qnach said:
What is the connection of relative permittivity and bandwidth of an antenna?
Higher relative permittivity resulted in high wider bandwidth?
Regular metal antennas (dipoles, monopoles, loops, folded dipoles, horns) are surrounded by air or vacuum. What relative permeability are you referring to?
 
berkeman said:
Regular metal antennas (dipoles, monopoles, loops, folded dipoles, horns) are surrounded by air or vacuum. What relative permeability are you referring to?

Yes, relativity permeability is simply the permeability of the metal divided by the vacuum permeability.
You can also simply discuss permeability vs bandwidth.

I saw this connection in a paper. But in a antenna class I heard the contrary. It seems everyone know this connection. I might made some mistakes.
 
Oops, my bad. I had a brain fade and was thinking of permittivity of the material surrounding the antenna. Sheesh.
qnach said:
I saw this connection in a paper. But in a antenna class I heard the contrary. It seems everyone know this connection.
Was it for a particular geometry of antenna? Like maybe a folded dipole, or some other configuration where the antenna metal comes close to itself?
 
qnach said:
I saw this connection in a paper.
qnach said:
I think it is a general relationship, and everybody know.
It looks like you will need to find and post some links to the papers that everybody is publishing on the subject...
 
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