Array Factor Code Development of Fractal Array Antenna using Python: A Mini-Study on Free and Open Source Software for Antennas

Abstract

This mini study illustrates the use of python programming language, a free open-source software to develop array factor code for fractal array antenna. This study shows the usage of python open source programming to develop array factor for antennas instead of commercial or licensed software like MATLAB. In this paper, a rhombic fractal array antenna has considered to demonstrate python code development. This study exhibits open source software like python is the best solution for academia and students in this pandemic situation.