| This course is an introduction to electromagnetic waves, which are the foundation of electrical engineering and applied physics. The course begins with transmission line analysis using circuit models and reviews the mathematical tools (vector algebra and calculus) that are used to describe electromagnetic phenomena. Maxwell's equations are solved to describe time-harmonic fields under various boundary conditions and at interfaces between dissimilar media. Additional topics include the applications of electromagnetic wave theory to transmission lines, antennas and waveguides, as well as the role of electromagnetics in science, technology and society. Laboratory exercises are conducted to experimentally characterize transmission lines and antennas, and to provide instructor-assisted problem solving sessions. Additionally, Cadets complete a computer project on finding the numerical solutions to Maxwell's equations. |