Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : EE6157 : Antenna Theory and Design { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : K. Ratna Subhashini
Syllabus
| Module 1 : |
Maxwell’s equations for time-varying fields, transformer, and displacement current |
| Module 2 : |
EM plane-wave propagation, polarization, and power density |
| Module 3 : |
Waveguides, TE and TM modes, and cavity resonators: |
| Module 4 : |
Antenna structures and characteristics:Basic Radiation Mechanism, Common Types of Antennas, Antenna Parameters –Impedance, Bandwidth, Directivity, Gain, Efficiency, Beamwidth, Polarization and Efficiency , Equivalent Circuit of Antennas, Antenna in receiving mode, basic concept of circular polarization, axial ratio, polarization loss factor. |
| Module 5 : |
Antenna arrays : Fundamentals of Antenna Arrays , basic analysis and pattern of two element array, N-element linear array, Graphical Method for Developing the Radiation Pattern, broadside and end fire array, Pattern Multiplication Theorem, Half-Power Beam Width ( HPBW ), Directivity, Side Lobe Level (SLL) , Even Element Linear Array with Uniform Spacing and Nonuniform Excitation - Directivity for Binomial Arrays, Basic concept of Planar Arrays -Mutual Impedance and Driving Point impedance of Antenna Arrays, Yagi-Uda Antennas, Log Period Antenna. |
Course Objective
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Students are able to analyze Maxwell's equations for wave propagation and to attain knowledge on the basic
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| 2 . |
Students are able to understand antenna arrays and synthesis.
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| 3 . |
Students are able to select the antennas for specific application. |
Course Outcome
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Familiarize fundamental concepts of electromagnetic theory using Maxwell’s equation in different format, wave equations, different coordinate system and their applications in different medium and boundary conditions. Gain fundamental experience in EM wave radiation and antenna structures and characteristics |
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Learning the basics concepts of antenna and its various characteristics |
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Gain fundamental experience in EM wave radiation and antenna structures and
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Acquire systematic knowledge about Maxwell’s equations for time-varying fields and gain knowledge on plane-wave propagation and polarization modes. |
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Use modern software and numerical techniques, to improve teamwork and problem-solving skills. |
Essential Reading
| 1 . |
R. E. Collin, Field Theory of Guided Waves, Wiley Interscience, IEEE Press, 1991. |
Supplementary Reading
| 1 . |
Balanis, C. A, Antenna Theory and Design, John Wiley & Sons 2005. |
Journal and Conferences
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