Introduction, Definitions, EM radiation, Friis and Radar Equations, Basic antenna elements (Dipole, Monopole, Loop), Antenna arrays (Linear and End-fire arrays) and Pattern synthesis
Complex Wire Antennas (Helical, Spiral, LPDA, Turnstile), Aperture antennas, Broadband and Ultra-wideband Antennas, Antennas in Communication Link Budgets, Introduction to Computational Methods (including Integral Equations, Method of Moments), Novel Antenna Concepts and Emerging Trends (e.g. Metamaterial Antennas, Fractal Antennas, Reconfigurable Antennas, Nanoantennas). |
Reference Books:
- R. S. Elliott, “Antenna Theory and Design,” revised Ed., Willey-Interstice & IEEE Press, 2003.
- W. L. Stuzman and G. A. Thiele, “Antenna Theory and Design,” 2nd Ed., John Wiley, 1997.
- S. Silver, “Microwave Antenna Theory and Design,” M.I.T. Radiation Laboratory Series.
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