- integral representations of electromagnetic fields by means of Green's functions to finite and unbounded regions of arbitrary geometry
- assumptions, estimates and approximations that are used in integral representations of electromagnetic fields
- to explicitly connect the field to the sources
- methods to solve integral equations in some typical cases
- equivalence principle for currents to represent electromagnetic fields
- design of and explanation of the approximations to determine the field from a reflector antenna
- numerical calculation of current distribution, scattering and/or reflection and transmission for typical cases as: wire antenna, reflector, stratified sphere and dipole over a horizontal surface
- vector spherical harmonics
- geometrical optics and physical optics
- the differential cross-section for different objects
- dipole above a conducting surface
- the null field method and properties of its T-matrix
- derivations of the integral equations in time domain from a given time harmonic integral equation to represent transient processes
- numerical labs with laboratory report.
EI2420 Electromagnetic Wave Propagation 7.5 credits
Electromagnetic Wave Propagation and Scattering, EI2420
Litterature: Jonsson + Ström Electromagnetic wave propagation and scattering, 2016. (Available at the student book store).
2021 Lectures: References are to chapters in Jonsson + Ström.
20/1 Green’s functions and introduction to integral equations §1
21/1 Integral representation, bounded domain and exterior domain §2. Cherenkov radiation, (external material)
Please read the corresponding material before the class. The associated homework for Chapter 1 and as far as we come on Chapter 2 (in the book) will be for hand in next week.
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Lars
Information per course offering
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Information for Spring 2025 TEFRM programme students
- Course location
KTH Campus
- Duration
- 14 Jan 2025 - 16 Mar 2025
- Periods
- P3 (7.5 hp)
- Pace of study
50%
- Application code
60532
- Form of study
Normal Daytime
- Language of instruction
English
- Course memo
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- Number of places
Min: 6
- Target group
Open for all programmes, as long as it can be included in your programme.
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Contact
Lars Jonsson
Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus EI2420 (Spring 2020–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus EI2420 (Spring 2020–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course, the student should be able to solve and treat problems in parts of the field of wave propagation and scattering, as described in course content below.
For higher grades, the student should furthermore be able to, with progression in both completeness and width, solve problems from the whole course content analytically and numerically and be able to justify calculations in writing and explain simulation results.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
- Completed bachelor's thesis work.
- Electromagnetic Field Theory equivalent to EI1320 or both of EI1220 and EI1222.
Recommended prerequisites
Mathematical Methods in Physics
Theory of Functions
EI2410 Field Theory for Guided Waves, is recommended
Some acquaintance with numerical softwares, like Matlab
Equipment
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Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- TEN1 - Examination, 7.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
Electrical Engineering
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
Ph.D. courses EI3200, EI3300 etc
Contact
Lars Jonsson
Supplementary information
Written exam.
The class schedule is preliminary, and will be adjusted in such a way that as many as possible can attend the classes. This adjustment will happen at the third lectrue.
In this course, the EECS code of honor applies, see: http://www.kth.se/en/eecs/utbildning/hederskodex.