Multiple non-linear regression for microwaves characterization of dielectric materials
摘要
In this study, we have introduced a new multivariate regression model to solve the inverse problem in microwave characterization of dielectric materials. The probe is an open-ended coaxial line, whereas the dielectric sample is taken at its end. The relative dielectric permittivity (ε = ε'-jε'') is calculated from the measurements of the probe admittance on a broad band frequency (f from 1 MHz to 1.8 GHz). In order to fit the regression coefficients of the Multiple Linear Regression (MLR) model (inverse problem), a data set is generated by solving the direct problem for the probe admittance (Y(f) = G(f) + jB(f)) using Finite Elements Method (FEM). Unfortunately, the MLR model with the original three descriptors (f, G and B) as