The unit aims to provide knowledge and skills on the fundamental principles and analysis techniques of free and guided electromagnetic propagation, as well as of propagation in complex environments. These topics are discussed both from a theoretical point of view and with reference to different applicative examples.
Acquire skills to face simple electromagnetic problems in accordance with the syllabus
Lectures
Remarks on electromagnetic fields. Maxwell's equations and constitutive equations.
Free space radiation (first part): Propagation and attenuation of electromagnetic waves in lossless media. Plane waves. Remarks on electromagnetic radiation generated by e.m. sources. Near field and far field regions.
Guided propagation: Uniform trasmission lines. Characteristic impedance, loads, input impedance. Examples of transmission lines used in applications. Basic concepts abour waveguide. Rectangular waveguides.
Free space radiation (second part): Effects of the atmosphere. Varios types of links. Telecomunication systems from the point of view of the electromagnetic propagation. Urban propagation and models.
Orfanidis, S.J. (2013) Electromagnetic Waves and Antennas. Rutgers University. http://www.ece.rutgers.edu/~orfanidi/ewa/
ANDREA RANDAZZO (President)
MIRCO RAFFETTO
NICOLA ANSELMI (President Substitute)
ALESSANDRO FEDELI (President Substitute)
https://corsi.unige.it/10378/p/studenti-orario
Oral examination
Answer questions about theory and solve simple exercises
