Topics in Computational 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: ECE 6350
Corequisites: None.
Catalog Description
Computational approaches for applications such as radar signatureprediction, microwave antenna and device design, and modeling
techniques for electronic packaging.
Textbook(s)
Computational Methods for ElectromagneticsCourse Outcomes
Not Applicable
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
Topical Outline
1. Electromagnetic Theory
a. Equivalence principles
b. Source-field relationships in homogeneous space
c. Formulation of integral equations
d. Relationship between radar scattering, antenna radiation, and microwave devices
2. Integral Equation Methods: The Method of Moments
a. EFIE and MFIE formulations for conducting and dielectric bodies
b. The method of Moments: Discretization error and convergence
c. Uniqueness issues: Internal resonances and the combined-field integral equation
d. Analysis of diffraction gratings: Green's function acceleration procedures
e. Vector formulations for 3D structures
f. The locally-corrected Nystrom technique
3. Differential Equation Methods: The Finite Element Method
a. The Finite Element Method applied to the scalar and vector Helmholtz equations
b. Radiation boundary conditions for open structures
c. Interpolation and dispersion error analysis
d. Elimination of spurious modes
e. Interpolatory and hierarchical vector finite elements
4. Other Topics (time permitting)
a. Algorithms for the direct and iterative solution of linear systems
b. The fast multipole method and the adaptive cross approximation
c. Quadrature algorithms for singularities and multidimensional applications
d. Survey of available commercial software packages