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Topics:

Chapter Subject Section
7 Review of Maxwell Equations 3-7
Integral and differential form
Review of complex notation
Wave Equation
8 Plane Waves 1-10
Polarization, complex propagation
constants. Reflection and refraction.
9 Transmission Lines 1-7
Impedance matching, Smith charts
10 Waveguides 1-4, 6, 7
Rectangular and circular metal guides
Dielectric guides. Resonators
11 Antennas 1-5
Dipole patterns. Array patterns
Phased arrays

 

Course Objectives:

To improve the students grasp and understanding of electromagnetic fields and the propagation in various media. To introduce the student to more advanced applications of electromagnetics.
Course Outcomes: The student should be able to:
1. Understand and apply Maxwell’s equations to the solutions of field problems. Apply boundary conditions. Grasp the concepts of phase and group velocity and the Poynting vector
2. Grasp the concept of wave propagation as applied to plane waves. How these waves are reflected and refracted by interfaces. Standing waves and attenuation. Multiple interfaces.
3. Understand when transmission line theory is applicable and how to solve these problems. Use the Smith chart and the computer to solve or design transmission line circuits. Design impedance matching transmission line circuits.
4. To solve the boundary value problem in closed metallic structures. Understand what a mode is and apply the concepts of TE and TM modes and their cut-off frequencies. Understand the concept and design of dielectric slab waveguides. Calculate the attenuation in metal and dielectric guides.
5. Calculate the electromagnetic field radiated by simple wire antennas. Understand radiation impedance and radiation patterns, directivity and gain. Analyze arrays of wire antennas. Design phased array antennas. Have a general understanding of radiating apertures. Understand how to apply this theory to the case of receiving antennas.

 

Relation of the Course Outcomes to the EE Outcomes:

The course contributes primarily to Program Outcomes: a, b, c, e, k, l, n,