EL E 441 - Electromagnetic Theory I, II
2001 Catalog Data: ELE 441. ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY I, II. Transmission-line theory, electric and magnetic properties of matter, plane waves, guided waves; wave propagation in anisotropic media, microwave networks, radiation, antennas. Prerequisite: EL E 341 (3).
Prerequisite by Topic:
1. Theory of Fields (EL.E. 341) - Fundamentals of Electromagnetics
2. Engineering Analysis ll (ENGR 410) - Vector Analysis and Complex Variables
Textbook: Field and Wave Electromagnetics 2nd Edition by D. K. Cheng, Addison-Wesley, 1992
References:
J.D. Kraus, Electromagnetics, 4th Ed., McGraw-Hill, 1990.
R.E. Collin, Field Theory of Guided Waves, 2nd Ed., IEEE Press, 1991.
J.A. Edminister, Theory and Problems of Electromagnetics, Schaum's
Outline Series, 2nd Ed., McGraw-Hill, 1993.
Coordinators: Dr. Alexander B. Yakovlev, Assistant Professor Electrical Engineering
Objectives:
Students are to learn the fundamentals of electromagnetic wave theory with an emphasis on guided electromagnetic waves in waveguides, transmission lines, and cavity resonators;
Students are to learn to apply the basic knowledge of integral and differential calculus, vector analysis, complex-plane analysis, and theory of differential equations to problems of applied electromagnetics;
Students are to learn to identify, set up, and solve engineering problems using fundamental principles of electrodynamics.
Topics:
1. Time-varying fields and Maxwell's equations (8 classes/8 hours)
2. Plane electromagnetic waves (10 classes/10 hours)
3. Theory and applications of transmission lines (10 classes/10 hours)
4. Waveguides and cavity resonators (10 classes/10 hours)
5. Exam (4 classes/4 hours)
Computer Usage:
Use of the University's PC-based software is encouraged to solve problems which demonstrate the field distribution in electromagnetic structures in order to gain a better understanding of guided-wave theory and fundamentals of electromagnetic wave propagation.
Contribution of Course to Professional Content of Programs:
This course contributes to the professional component of the degree program by covering concepts in the area of Electrical Engineering.
Relationship of Course to Program Objectives/Outcomes:
Electrical Engineering: This course contributes at least in part to achieving program objective [1, 2, 6, 8] and programs outcomes [a, c, e, k].
| Prepared by: Alexander B. Yakovlev | Date: April 7, 2002 |