Table 1 Optimal transmission coefficients (S21) and total signal-to-interference ratio (SIR) when OAM mode number of the transmitter (Tx) is fixed to lT, the receiver (Rx) position is anchored to (x0, y0) = (0, −24) [mm], and the separation distance between the Tx and Rx is 2 [m].

From: Multiplexed Cassegrain Reflector Antenna for Simultaneous Generation of Three Orbital Angular Momentum (OAM) Modes

Tx

Fixed Rx at 18 [GHz]

S 21

l R  = 0

l R  = +1

l R  = −1

lT = 0

0

−21.8

−14.2

lT = +1

−18.8

0

−19

lT = −1

−12.7

−21.3

0

Total SIR

11.7

18.6

12.9