Focusing properties of linear phase-conjugate array

Jiang  Liu; Sheng  Li

doi:10.59400/sv1830

Focusing properties of linear phase-conjugate array

Jiang Liu State Key Laboratory of Structural Analysis, Optimization and CAE Software for Industrial Equipment, School of Naval Architecture, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, Liaoning, China
Sheng Li State Key Laboratory of Structural Analysis, Optimization and CAE Software for Industrial Equipment, School of Naval Architecture, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, Liaoning, China

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.59400/sv1830

Keywords: phase-conjugate array; sound source localization; focusing properties; point source; free space; waveguide

Abstract

Phase conjugation generates a backpropagating field that refocuses on the original source, rendering it an effective technique for sound source localization. In addition, linear arrays are widely used in underwater source localization. Therefore, investigating the focusing properties of a linear phase-conjugate array is crucial. This study analyzes the backpropagating field produced by phase-conjugate arrays, proposing indicators for focus bias (FB), focal point size (FS), and sidelobe interference (SLI) to quantitatively characterize these properties. Numerical simulations of the focusing properties of monopole phase-conjugate (PCM), dipole phase-conjugate (PCD), and perfect phase-conjugate (PCP) arrays for a single-frequency point source are conducted to evaluate the effects of array aperture, element spacing, source-to-array distance, and source bias on the different focusing properties of each array. The results indicate that focus bias and focal point size are primarily associated with the array angular aperture (determined by array aperture, source-to-array distance, and source bias); element spacing is the primary factor influencing sidelobe interference. Under identical array configurations, the focus bias of the three phase-conjugate arrays is similar, while the PCM array exhibits the smallest focal spot size, and the PCD array displays the least sidelobe interference.

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Liu, J., & Li, S. (2024). Focusing properties of linear phase-conjugate array. Sound & Vibration, 59(1), 1830. https://doi.org/10.59400/sv1830

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