Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to EM Waves [6 hours]
Maxwell’s equations, EM Waves, Plane wave equation and its solution for free space and nonconducting medium.
Module 2: Fundamentals Parameters of Antenna [8 hours]
Radiation mechanism, Radiation, Induction and Electrostatic fields, Antenna Parameters: Radiation resistance, Antenna resistance, Bandwidth, Beam width, Radiation pattern, Radiation intensity, Gain, Power gain Directive gain, Directivity, Antenna aperture, Efficiency, Effective aperture, effective length, Polarization, Voltage and Current relations. Antenna properties, Isotropic radiator.
Module 3: Types of Antennas [8 hours]
Hertzian dipole, half-wavelength dipole, monopole, Folded-dipole, Loop, Yagi, Log-periodic antenna, Horn and Parabolic reflector.
Module 4: Planar Antenna [8 hours]
Microstrip Antenna, Radiation Principle, Rectangular Patch, Input impedance, Bandwidth, Circular Polarization, Feeding techniques, TL model, Cavity Model, etc.
Module 5: Advanced Antennas and Applications [6 hours]
Smart Antennas and Adaptive Array Systems, Antennas for Mobile and Wireless Communication, UWB (Ultra-Wideband) Antennas and Their Applications, Antennas for Satellite Communication, Emerging Antenna Technologies, Reconfigurable Antennas, Antennas in 5G and IoT Applications

To study the fundamentals of electromagnetic waves and their interaction with antennas.

To understand radiation mechanism of antennas and fundamental parameters.

To design and analyze the performance parameters of antennas and their impact on the system's performance.

To gain practical knowledge of antenna and its types for emerging communication systems.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Understand and explain the principles of antenna radiation and its parameters.
2. Analyze various types of antennas used in wireless communication systems.
3. Evaluate the performance of antennas in terms of directivity, gain, bandwidth, and efficiency.
4. Design dipole, monopole and microstrip antenna.
5. Gain knowledge of practical antennas in emerging wireless systems.

C A Balanis, Antenna Theory: Analysis and Design, John Wiley & Sons, 2nd. Edn.

J D Kraus, Antennas, McGraw Hill

E. C. Jordan and K. G. Balmain, Electromagnetic waves and Radiating systems, McGraw Hill

J D Kraus, Antennas for all applications, Tata McGraw Hill