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ELEC-D9130 - Electromagnetic Fields, Lecture, 2.9.2024-4.12.2024

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After successful completion of this course, the student understands the basics of electrostatics, magnetostatics, and dynamic electromagnetic fields. 

The student can solve quantitatively problems involving different electromagnetic sources.

The student can explain the link between Maxwell's equations and plane wave propagation in arbitrary media.

The student can explain the connection between plane wave theory and radio wave propagation.

The student can calculate light reflection and transmission in different planar geometries.

The student understands the connection between guided waves and transmission line models.

The student can derive fields and modes inside various waveguides, calculate wave propagation parameters, and compare them to free space propagation.

After the course, the student has a solid ground for further studies in antennas, microwave engineering, quantum mechanics, and other topics related to applied electromagnetics.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 02.09.2024 - 04.12.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Zachary Taylor, Viktar Asadchy

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    - Electromagnetic field theory, from statics to Maxwell's equation, with special emphasis on time-harmonic fields

    - Plane wave propagation in matter, reflection, and refraction

    - Electromagnetic fields in waveguides and their connection to transmission line theory

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Homework, in-class exercises, midterm exams.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures and exercises
    Midterm exams
    Independent work

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    David K. Cheng, Field and Wave Electromagnetics, 2nd Edition.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I - II
    2025-2026 Autumn I - II

Rules of Conduct - Students´ Rights and Responsibilities (in force from 1 August 2020)

Aalto University Code of Academic Integrity and Handling Violations Thereof

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