Antennas, Types, and working

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Antennas are devices used to transmit and receive electromagnetic waves. They come in various types and have different working principles.

Antennas are used in various applications such as radio and television broadcasting, wireless communication, radar systems, and satellite communication.
Types of antennas include dipole antennas, loop antennas, patch antennas, parabolic antennas, and Yagi-Uda antennas.
Antennas work by converting electrical signals into electromagnetic waves and vice versa.
They can be designed to operate at different frequencies, such as VHF, UHF, and microwave frequencies.
For example, a dipole antenna consists of two conductive elements and is commonly used for FM radio reception.
Parabolic antennas are used for satellite communication and have a dish-shaped reflector to focus the signals.
Yagi-Uda antennas are commonly used for TV reception and consist of multiple elements arranged in a specific pattern to achieve directional reception.
Antennas can be omnidirectional, radiating or receiving signals in all directions, or directional, focusing on a specific direction.
They can also be active, requiring power to amplify the signals, or passive, relying on the incoming signals' strength.
Antenna performance is influenced by factors such as size, shape, material, and environmental conditions.

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