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ELE686 - Spectral Domain Methods in Electromagnetics

2023-2024 Spring term information
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ELE686 - Spectral Domain Methods in Electromagnetics
Program Theoretýcal hours Practical hours Local credit ECTS credit
MS 3 0 3 8
Obligation : Elective
Prerequisite courses : -
Concurrent courses : -
Delivery modes : Face-to-Face
Learning and teaching strategies : Lecture, Question and Answer, Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
Course objective : Basic objective of the course is to give idea on current electromagnetic and optic component design applications and analysis methods to students .
Learning outcomes : Learn some recent electromagnetic and optical component design Apply some techniques to analyse such components Learn about recent materials used in the design of such components and their advantages
Course content : Review of basic electromagnetic theory Microwave Integrated Circuits (MIC), basic structures and design Analysis of MICs in spectral domain Obtaining Green?s functions in spectral domain for MICs. Application to microstrip antennas and resonators. Frequency Selective Surface design principles, their analysis in spectral domain Different design applications Metamaterials and their applications to electromagnetic component design, Electromagnetic design examples using recent materials .
References : 1.Shaykal, D. M., 1990, Spectral Domain Method for Microwave Integrated Circuits, Research Studies Press, U.K.; 2.Christophe Caloz, Tatsuo Itoh, Electromagnetic Metamaterials: Transmission Line Theory and Microwave Applications, John Wiley, 2005.
Course Outline Weekly
Weeks Topics
1 Review of basic electromagnetic theory
2 Microwave Integrated Circuits (MIC), basic structures and design
3 Full wave analysis in spectral domain
4 Full wave analysis of MICs in spectral domain
5 Full wave analysis of MICs in spectral domain
6 Obtaining Green's functions in spectral domain
7 Obtaining Green's functions in spectral domain
8 Application to microstrip antennas and resonators.
9 Frequency Selective Surface design principles
10 Frequency Selective Surface design in spectral domain
11 Frequency Selective Surface design in spectral domain
12 Midterm
13 Metamaterials and their applications to electromagnetic component design (presentations)
14 Metamaterials and their applications to electromagnetic component design (presentations)
15 Final Exam
16 Final Exam
Assessment Methods
Course activities Number Percentage
Attendance 0 0
Laboratory 0 0
Application 0 0
Field activities 0 0
Specific practical training 0 0
Assignments 4 10
Presentation 1 20
Project 0 0
Seminar 0 0
Quiz 0 0
Midterms 1 30
Final exam 1 40
Total 100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade success 60
Percentage of final exam contributing grade success 40
Total 100
Workload and ECTS Calculation
Course activities Number Duration (hours) Total workload
Course Duration 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Specific practical training 0 0 0
Field activities 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, etc.) 14 6 84
Presentation / Seminar Preparation 1 30 30
Project 0 0 0
Homework assignment 4 4 16
Quiz 0 0 0
Midterms (Study duration) 1 32 32
Final Exam (Study duration) 1 36 36
Total workload 35 111 240
Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
Key learning outcomes Contribution level
1 2 3 4 5
1. Has general and detailed knowledge in certain areas of Electrical and Electronics Engineering in addition to the required fundamental knowledge.
2. Solves complex engineering problems which require high level of analysis and synthesis skills using theoretical and experimental knowledge in mathematics, sciences and Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
3. Follows and interprets scientific literature and uses them efficiently for the solution of engineering problems.
4. Designs and runs research projects, analyzes and interprets the results.
5. Designs, plans, and manages high level research projects; leads multidiciplinary projects.
6. Produces novel solutions for problems.
7. Can analyze and interpret complex or missing data and use this skill in multidiciplinary projects.
8. Follows technological developments, improves him/herself , easily adapts to new conditions.
9. Is aware of ethical, social and environmental impacts of his/her work.
10. Can present his/her ideas and works in written and oral form effectively; uses English effectively.
1: Lowest, 2: Low, 3: Average, 4: High, 5: Highest
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