Learning objectives
The course aims to provide the basic theoretical knowledge, analysis tools and application examples of microwave components and systems.
Prerequisites
Guided Propagation.
Course unit content
Guided propagation and waveguides.
Modal functions, waveguide eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Mode orthogonality.
Guided mode spectrum, mode expansion and power distribution.
Modal, intra-modal, polarization and waveguide dispersion.
Mode impedance.
Rectangular and circular metallic waveguide.
Measurement tools.
Microwave transmission lines, microstrip and stripline.
Microwave circuit theory. N-port circuits and two port junction.
Impedance, admittance and scattering matrices for passive circuits.
Passive microwave devices; terminations, couplers, attenuators, filters, hybrid junctions, magic T, circulators.
Resonators ; definition, resonant field and cavity modes. Losses and Q-factor
Microwave amplifiers. Gain, stability, noise.
Microwave antennas and plane wave spectrum.
Numerical methods for electromagnetism.
Full programme
Guided propagation and waveguides. Modal functions, waveguide eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Mode orthogonality. Guided mode spectrum, mode expansion and power distribution. Modal, intra-modal, polarization and waveguide dispersion. Mode impedance. Rectangular and circular metallic waveguide. Measurement tools. Microwave transmission lines, microstrip and stripline. Microwave circuit theory. Impedance, admittance and scattering matrices for passive circuits. Passive microwave devices; terminations, couplers, attenuators, filters, hybrid junctions, magic T, circulators. Resonators ; definition, resonant field and cavity modes. Losses and Q-factor. Microwave amplifiers. Intermodulation phenomena and products. Microwave antennas, aperture antennas and plane wave spectrum. Numerical methods for electromagnetism.
Bibliography
Collin R.E. Foundation for Microwave Engineering, Second Edition, Mc. Graw Hill, 1992.
Stracca G.B. Teoria e Tecnica delle Microonde, CLUP – Città Studi, 1991.
Teaching methods
Lessons
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral test
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