Advanced Electromagnetics and Antenna Theory

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This course is a natural continuation of Electromagnetics and Transmission Lines (ELE 3201) that develops advanced electromagnetic theory including the important application of antennas and basic communication systems. Illustrative solutions of Laplace’s equation are obtained. Time varying fields are discussed and expressed with Maxwell’s equations. Propagation and reflection of the uniform plane wave in various media are analyzed starting with the wave equation. The fundamental principles of antenna and wave propagation that underpin modern wireless systems and govern the design of EMI compliant high-speed circuit boards are developed. Antenna theory is developed, starting with the magnetic vector potential and developing practical antenna metrics. Laboratory experiments are conducted using simulation tools and hardware measurements.