Description
This course provides an in-depth analysis of different types of antennas ranging from simple dipoles and monopoles mounted on conducting ground to more complex wire antennas such as loops, Yagi-Uda and helical antennas, to aperture antennas, horns, and microstrip patches. The course starts with the definition and thorough explanation of important performance parameters of antennas (power radiated, directivity, gain, efficiency, etc.) which form the basis for the analysis and performance evaluation of an antenna design. Other topics such as antenna arrays (uniform and nonuniform excitation), software simulation, and measurements are also covered. Most concepts and design procedures are explained through exercises and numerical examples.
