Coupling mechanism with moving support member for TE.sub.011 and TE.sub.01.delta. resonators

A coupling mechanism for coupling a first electromagnetic field in a first resonator to a second electromagnetic field in a second resonator to create an electromagnetic connection between the first and second resonators for passing electromagnetic energy comprising:

• an adjustable coupler having a first end proximate the first resonator and a second end proximate the second resonator, the adjustable coupler adapted to maintain the electromagnetic connection as the adjustable coupler moves between a first position and a second position;
• a support member extending from the first end of the adjustable coupler to the second end of the adjustable coupler, wherein the support member moves between the first and second positions;
• and
• a conductive filament passing through the length of the support member between the first and second ends, wherein the filament has a first probe extending beyond the first end and into the first resonator and a second probe extending beyond the second end and into the second resonator;
• wherein the electromagnetic energy has a first magnitude and a first phase when the adjustable coupler is in the first position and a second magnitude and second phase when the adjustable coupler is in the second position.