EHB 313E - Electromagnetic Waves

Course Objectives

1. To learn the electromagnetic field, wave and wave propagation concepts
2. To learn the plane wave solutions
3. To learn the reflection and refraction of plane waves and its applications
4. To learn the wave guides and their analysis.

Course Description

Maxwell’s equations, Wave concept and time dependent wave equation, Time harmonic waves, Phasor
(complex) representation, Helmholtz equation and it’s solutions. Monochromatic plane waves. Polarization.
Reflection and refraction of plane waves from planar boundaries. Wave-guides, Mode and cut-off
frequency concepts.