Real-Coded Genetic Algorithm with Differential Evolution Operator for Terahertz Quasi-Optical Power Divider/Combiner Design
Keywords:
Differential evolution operator, quasioptical power divider/combiner, real-coded genetic algorithm, terahertz technologyAbstract
This paper describes a modified real-coded genetic algorithm with a differential evolution operator (RGA-DE) for a shaped reflector of terahertz (THz) quasi-optical power divider/combiner. The real-coded genetic algorithm (RGA) is more convenient to define the reflector surfaces as compared to other coding methods. Interpolation method is applied to smooth the sophisticated surfaces. A better searching ability is obtained in a small number of individuals by using the differential evolution operator instead of the conventional crossover operator. So a bionics algorithm combining real-coded genetic algorithm and differential evolution (DE) algorithm has been presented to design the THz quasi-optical multiple-way holographic power-combining circuits. The RGA-DE has been utilized to optimize the coupling coefficient kappa of the field distribution to get close to 1. Two real-world examples operating at 380 GHz and 450 GHz respectively are described. The computed results are verified by using the commercial software FEKO Suite.
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