Topics in Analytical Electromagnetics

(3-0-0-3)

CMPE Degree: This course is Not Applicable for the CMPE degree.

EE Degree: This course is Not Applicable for the EE degree.

Lab Hours: 0 supervised lab hours and 0 unsupervised lab hours.

Technical Interest Group(s) / Course Type(s): Electromagnetics

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Prerequisites: ECE6350 or equivalent

Corequisites: None.

Catalog Description

An in-depth treatment of several analytical techniques used in current practice for solving real-world EM wave propagation problems and their impact on wireless communications.

Textbook(s)

Mobile-to-Mobile Wireless Channels

Course Outcomes

  1. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to demonstrate a high degree of competence in discussing the fundamental mechanis

Student Outcomes

In the parentheses for each Student Outcome:
"P" for primary indicates the outcome is a major focus of the entire course.
“M” for moderate indicates the outcome is the focus of at least one component of the course, but not majority of course material.
“LN” for “little to none” indicates that the course does not contribute significantly to this outcome.

1. ( Not Applicable ) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics

2. ( Not Applicable ) An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors

3. ( Not Applicable ) An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences

4. ( Not Applicable ) An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts

5. ( Not Applicable ) An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives

6. ( Not Applicable ) An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions

7. ( Not Applicable ) An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Strategic Performance Indicators (SPIs)

Not Applicable

Course Objectives

  1. will apply their knowledge of analytical electromagnetics to model and predict EM propagation
  2. will have knowledge of techniques used in current practice for solving real-world EM wave propagation problems

Topical Outline

1. Review of Maxwell and Wave Equations
2. Geometrical Optics (GO) and Ray Tracing
3. Physical Optics and Physical Theory of Diffraction (PTD)
4. Sommerfeld Half-Plane Diffraction and Asymptotic Behavior
5. Geometrical Theory of Diffraction (GTD)
6. Scattering from a Conductive Sphere
7. Rough Surface Scattering
8. Perturbation Theory Applied to Random Rough Surfaces
9. Stochastic Channel Characterization
10. Theory of Multipath Shape Factors for Mobile-to-Mobile Wireless Channels