30.102 Electromagnetics & Applications¶
No. of Credits:: 12 Subject Credits
Pre-requisites:
Goal¶
The aim of this course are to provide a comprehensive introduction on the theories and applications of electromagnetics/Maxwell equations.
Learning Objectives¶
- Understand and be able to apply transmission line theory and circuit concepts of EM waves
- Understand the working principles of resonators and waveguides and be able to design one
- Understand the basics of antennas and be able to analyze the performance of an antenna
- Understand propagation of plane waves and be able to identify different types of EM waves
- Be able to identify the polarization of EM waves and apply them to EM related designs
- Understand propagation of waves in different media (lossless and lossy)
- Understand boundaries of media and be able to explain boundary conditions
Pedagogy¶
- 5 minute presentation on a defined topic before a class (group base)
- 1D
- 2D
- One field trip to an EM hardware company and one field trip to an EM measurement company
- MATLAB programming
- Training on how to use an EM commercial software – CST Microwave Studio
Text & References¶
Text¶
- Fundamentals of Applied Electromagnetics by Fawwaz T Ulaby, Eric Michielssen, Umberto Ravaioli
References¶
- Microwave Engineering by David Pozar
- Antenna Theory by Constantine A. Balanis
- Electromagnetic Wave Theory by Jin Au Kong
- The Feynman Lectures on Physics by Richard Feynman
Grading¶
- Project coding & cst simulation 5%
- Project hardware (group) 1D 10%
- Project hardware (group) 2D 20%
- Participation 5%
- Homework 10%
- Midterm exam 25%
- Final exam 25%
- Bonus: in class group presentation 5%
Course Notes¶
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