5572 Antennas & Propagation For Wireless Systems (3)
This course introduces the mathematical aspects of the basic antenna parameters
such as vector potential, gain, directivity, impedance, radiation patterns, and
develops a comprehensive theory of antenna arrays including the effects of
mutual coupling. In-depth modeling studies for wire, aperture and mircrstrip
antennas, is presented; diffraction of plane electromagnetic (TE and TM) waves
by perfectly conducting half-planes and wedges- applications to site-specific
propagation path modeling in wireless systems. Prerequisites: ECE 412 and ECE
341 (or their equivalents) and written communication skills; must have a
knowledge of MATLAB, C or C++ for computational work. Recommended: Prior or
concurrent enrollment in PHYS 5500.