[NJARC] Fractal Geometry for Antennas?

[Al Klase]

HOLY MANDELBROT, BATMAN!

Well, I'm a skeptic.  Fractals are a mathematical curiosity.  And, I 
think they fall into the category of a solution looking for a problem, 
kinda like "fuzzy logic" in the 1980's.  Of course, I'm mathematically 
challenged.

Regards,
Al

 

NICHOLAS SENKER wrote:
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> For Al Klase, Harry Klanser and anyone else who wants to chime in:  I was watching a program on PBS (NOVA - Hunting the Hidden Dimension; see PBS.org) about Fractal Geometry which described an antenna developed by a Radio Ham using fractal geometry.  He was able to reduce the size and pick up multiple frequencies better than conventional antennas.  His design has found widespread use in cellphones and other electronic equipment.
> Question:  Is there anything available like this for AM or shortwave home receivers?
> Nick Senker
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Al Klase - N3FRQ
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