The subject provides the fundamental concepts applicable to any kind of antenna, describes basic mathematical tools for analysis and syntheses of various radiating elements, and classifies the antennas applications.
Titular Professors
Professors
Foundations in electromagnetic radiation (plane waves, Pointing vector), microwaves circuits basic concepts (impedance matching, Smith Chart, ROE, reflection coefficient); foundations of mathematics (spherical coordinates, complex numbers, sum of geometric series).
The students of this subject acquire the knowledge and develop the abilities stated below:
- Students get a solid knowledge so they will be able to solve complex problems related to antenna analysis and synthesis.
- Students firmly consolidate general concepts about antennas which allow a deeper study of these themes and carrying out research works.
- This subject´s approach helps the students to develop their learning and researching capacity.
- Students will learn to use techniques and new design and synthesis tools for analyzing more exhaustively the behavior of these elements. Interpretation of the results obtained.
- Students are aware of the latest trends in the design and synthesis of antennas (smart antennas, miniature antennas, fractal ...), which implies their need for lifelong learning in these subjects.
- Knowledge of the measurement instrumentation required. This allows the future engineer to know what tools are needed to size up a laboratory in a company dedicated to the field of antenna design.
1. Introduction to antennas.
2. Antenna parameters.
3. Radiation Fundamentals.
4. Antenna Arrays.
5. Wideband antenna.
The student has:
- Book of the subject.
- Collection of exercises with answers.
- Educational programs.
- Scientific articles supplementary to the theory class.
If the student has questions, he can contact the teacher to arrange a meeting to solve this doubts, problems, propose exercises, etc.
Attended lectures where teachers use the blackboard and sometimes slides to illustrate some images that in the blackboard may be difficult to understand. Students have the course slides so they can take some notes on them. After each chapter, there is a 2 hour session for solving problems and questions. In certain situations simulators are used to analyze the behavior of the antennas when their characteristic parameters vary.
Students have the following responsibilities outside class hours:
- Search for complementary documentation if they wish to have deeper knowledge about some aspects taught in class. Students may consult more information in the proposed bibliography or may ask the professor for more books according to their personal objectives.
- Individual or group study. Use the notes and extra references for consolidation of the learnt knowledge.
- Solve, individually or in group, the proposed problems. Students must try to solve them by themselves. In case the student finds difficulties in solving the problems he may ask the teacher for help. It should be pointed out that students may pose question showing where they have a problem and not simply saying the problem is difficult and they want the solution.
- Study for the three tests for the continuous evaluation which are applied during class time. Also study for the subject´s official exam that is applied when the subject is finished. Partial exams consist in solving a problem related with the themes studied until that moment.
Assessment is based on the theory grade of the final exam (70%), and the continuous assessment grade (30%).
The following will be assessed:
- Ability to analyze and synthesize antennas: The degree to which the student demonstrates a solid foundation of knowledge to analyze and synthesize antennas, as well as their ability to address complex problems using appropriate models and criteria, is assessed.
- Understanding and consolidation of the fundamental concepts of antennas: the understanding of the general principles of operation of antennas, their correct application and the student's ability to delve into the subject and tackle technical or research work with rigor is valued.
- Use of tools and techniques for the design and interpretation of results: competence in the use of modern techniques and tools for the design, simulation and synthesis of antennas is considered, as well as the ability to critically interpret the results obtained and draw informed conclusions.
- Learning autonomy and ability to search for information: the student's ability to search, select and use relevant technical information autonomously is assessed, as well as their development as a continuous learner in the field of antenna design.
- Knowledge of current trends and measurement instrumentation: the degree of knowledge of recent trends in the design and synthesis of antennas (such as smart, miniaturised or fractal antennas) is assessed, as well as the understanding of the measurement instrumentation required in professional laboratories in the sector.
Lecture notes: Dr.Jaume Anguera and Antonio Pérez
Stutzman. Antenna Theory and Design. John Wiley & Sons
Constantine A. Balanis. Antenna Theory. Analysis and Design. John Wiley & Sons. 1997
John D. Kraus. Antennas For All Applications. Mc Graw Hill
Exercises (format PDF)
Semipresential Course Notes Electronic and Interactive Antenna and Propagation Book made in Mathcad