Foundations of Electromagnetic Waves

ABSTRACT

The course provides the basic knowledge related to the analysis of electromagnetic waves, up to the application layer. The course, through based on rigorous theoretical foundations, is oriented towards the applications of greatest interest to the electrical and telecommunication engineers. Theoretical classes will be complemented by numerical (carried out with the aid of SW programs) and experimental (by means of HW emulators) exercises.

COURSE CONTENT

• Introduction to Maxwell equations and solutions
• Interactions between waves and media
• Energy theorems and radiation conditions
• Propagation of waves

TEACHING ACTIVITIES

• Theoretical Lessons
• e-Xam Self Assessment (each teaching class or periodically)
• SW/HW Emulator Exercises
• e-Xam Final Assessment

FURTHER READINGS

1. G. Franceschetti, "Electromagnetics. Theory, Techniques, and Engineering Paradigms", Ed: Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers, 1997.
2. G. Conciauro, "Introduzione alle onde elettromagnetiche", Ed: Mc-Graw-Hill, 1993.
3. J. Stratton, "Electromagnetic Theory", Ed. McGraw-Hill, 1941.