Program Overview

Course Information

Course Description

The course EI2410 Field Theory for Guided Waves is a 7.5 credit course that covers the decomposition of fields and Maxwell's equations in isotropic media, analysis of propagating and evanescent modes in metallic hollow waveguides, and application of mode orthogonality.

Course Contents

• decomposition of the fields and Maxwell's equations in isotropic media
• analysis of propagating and evanescent TM-, TE- & TEM-modes in metallic hollow waveguides
• hollow waveguides with rectangular and circular cross-sections
• application of mode orthogonality at excitation from sources and at energy transport
• the mode matching method to analyse scattering at discontinuities
• analysis of attenuation of and coupling between waveguide modes
• analysis of resonance cavities, orthogonality relations, losses and bandwidth
• planar dielectric waveguides and optical fibres
• analysis of the quasi-TEM modes in multiconductor systems

Intended Learning Outcomes

After passing the course, the student shall be able to:

• use the electromagnetic laws combined with mathematical methods to solve electromagnetic field problems. To obtain higher grades, the student shall be able to:
• demonstrate in-depth conceptual understanding and outline general principles of guided electromagnetic waves.

Literature and Preparations

Specific Prerequisites

• Knowledge in electromagnetic field theory, 9 credits, equivalent to completed course EI1320 or both courses EI1220 and EI1222.
• Knowledge in mathematical methods in physics (in particular partial differential equations), 4 credits, equivalent to completed course SI1200 or SF1693 or EI2405. Active participation in EI2405 whose final examination has not yet been reported to Ladok is equated with course completion.

Recommended Prerequisites

Basic courses in electromagnetic theory. Course in mathematical methods in physics and complex analysis are recommended.

Literature

Information about course literature can be found in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.

Examination and Completion

Grading Scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

• PROB - Project work, 2.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• TENC - Written Exam, 5.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examiner

Martin Norgren

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

Offered by

EECS/Electrical Engineering

Main field of study

Electrical Engineering

Education cycle

Second cycle

Supplementary information

In this course, the EECS code of honor applies.