Course Unit / Waves and Propagation

Waves and Propagation

Year
3
Academic year
2020-2021
Code
01000422
Subject Area
Fundamental Sciences of Electrical Engineering
Language of Instruction
Portuguese
Other Languages of Instruction
English
Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face
Duration
SEMESTRIAL
ECTS Credits
6.0
Type
Compulsory
Level
1st Cycle Studies

Recommended Prerequisites

 Electric Circuits, Electromagnetics, Signals and Systems 

Teaching Methods

Theoretical-practical classes with a detailed presentation of the concepts, principles, and of the fundamental theories. In addition, several basic practical exercises will be solved to illustrate the practical interest of the subject and exemplify its application to real cases.  

Learning Outcomes

Learning of the general principles underlying the propagation of electromagnetic waves in standard waveguides and in free-space.  

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Transmission lines in transient and steady-state regimes.

Maxwell Equations.

Propagation of electromagnetic waves in dielectrics and conductors.

Wave polarization.

Incidence of electromagnetic waves at an interface between two materials.

Metallic waveguides with rectangular cross-section.  

Head Lecturer(s)

Rita Cristina Girão Coelho da Silva

Assessment Methods

Final assessment
Exam: 100.0%

Continuous assessment
Frequency: 100.0%

Bibliography

- Davidson, C. W. (1978), Transmission Lines for Communications, MacMillan Press.

- Kraus, J. D. and Fleisch, D., (1999) Electromagnetics - With Applications (5 Ed.), McGraw-Hill.

- Pozar, D. M. (2004) - Microwave Engineering (3 Ed.), Wiley.