Waves and Propagation

Recommended Prerequisites

Mathematical Analysis, 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

It is expected that students learn the concepts and the general principles underlying the propagation of electromagnetic waves in transmission lines, in infinite size media (or considering media interfaces) and in standard waveguides, so that they are able to use them in the future in other applications involving the propagation of electromagnetic waves. In this context, students should be able to understand the physical phenomena related to wave propagation and treat the associated mathematical problems in order to find solutions that should be understandable in physical terms.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Transmission lines. Maxwell equations. Propagation of plane electromagnetic waves in media or in the presence of an interface between two materials. Wave polarization. Hollow metallic waveguides.

Head Lecturer(s)

Rita Cristina Girão Coelho da Silva

Assessment Methods

Final assessment
Exam: 100.0%

Continuous assessment
Frequency: 100.0%

Bibliography

C. W. Davidson. Transmission Lines for Communications. MacMillan Education, 2nd edition (reprint), 1992.

J. D. Kraus, D. A. Fleisch. Electromagnetics - With Applications. McGraw-Hill, 5th edition, 1999.

D. M. Pozar. Microwave Engineering. Wiley, 4th edition, 2011.

M. J. Martins, I. V. Neves. Propagação e Radiação de Ondas Eletromagnéticas. Lidel, 2nd edition, 2018.

J. H. Williams, Jr. Wave Propagation: An Introduction to Engineering Analyses. MIT Press, 2019.

S. Riad, I. Salama. Electromagnetic Fields and Waves: Fundamentals of Engineering. McGraw-Hill Education, 2020.