All courses

Not a part of this year 2010/2011

Course content

The course gives a survey of the principles underlying modern antenna types like microstrip antennas, array antennas, broadband antennas and aperture antennas, including horns and reflector antennas. It further provides an introduction to numerical analysis methods like the moment method, solving integral equations, the finite difference time domain method (FDTD), solving Maxwells field equations, and the geometrical theory of diffraction (GTD), based on geometrical optics and asymptotic techniques.

Learning outcome

The course should give an insight in fundamental principles and such antenna properties that have impact on the choice of antenna solution in given situations. Further, it should give sufficient insight in numerical methods for reasonable and critical use of modern numerical design tool for antennas.

Learning methods and activities

Colloquium. Exercises.

Compulsory assignments

Recommended previous knowledge

Knowledge corresponding to TTT4165 Radio Engineering.

Required previous knowledge

Course materials

W. L. Stutzman and G. A. Thiele: Antenna Theory and Design, Wiley, 1998 (selected chapters).
Selections from other books and articles.