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For Hobbyists & Makers · Antenna Pattern

Antenna Pattern for a rectifier

Built for hobbyists & makers exploring it for fun. Play with real physics and math, no license and no setup — just open and tinker. Simulate a rectifier live below — adjust the inputs and watch it respond, right in your browser.

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dipole directivity

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Dipole length (wavelengths)

A dipole radiates most strongly broadside and nulls off its ends. As it grows past one wavelength the main lobe narrows and side lobes appear — trading a wider beam for more directivity. Educational tool.

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Length0.50 λ

Relative directivity3.0 dB

Patternsingle broadside lobe

Governing equation

E (θ) = \frac{cos ( π L cos θ ) - cos ( π L )}{sin θ}, L = 0.50 λ

Reading this result: The half-wave dipole is the sweet spot: a single clean broadside lobe with the classic ~2.15 dBi gain and no side lobes to waste power.

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Is this good for hobbyists & makers?: Yes — this version of "Antenna Pattern for a rectifier" is framed for hobbyists & makers exploring it for fun. Play with real physics and math, no license and no setup — just open and tinker.
Do I need to install anything?: No. It runs in any modern browser, free, with no account required.