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ELE 5240 - Advanced Electromagnetics and Antenna Theory

2 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
This course is a natural continuation of the undergraduate Electrical Engineering electromagnetics sequence (ELE3201/ELE3211) 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.  (prereq: ELE 3201 and ELE 2011) (quarter system prereq: EE 3204 and EE 3214)
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Develop analytic solutions to electromagnetic problems
  • Apply scalar and vector potential functions in electromagnetic problems
  • Derive the radiated fields of the infinitesimal dipole antenna using the magnetic vector potential and vector calculus
  • Model basic dipole and monopole antennas using equivalent circuits
  • Explain fundamental trade-offs between the size, efficiency, and bandwidth of an antenna
  • Determine the radiation pattern of linear antenna arrays
  • Utilize electromagnetic simulation software to evaluate and interpret the behavior of static and dynamic fields, including antenna and link performance
  • Use measurements to evaluate the performance of antennas and a basic communication link
Prerequisites by Topic
  • Static and dynamic electromagnetic fields
  • Transmission line theory
  • Resonant RLC circuits
  • Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) measurements
Coordinator
Dr. Steve Holland


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