Electromagnetic Fields High Frequency Technologies

PROGRAM OUTCOMES AND GOALS Through this course, the student will learn the basic concepts on antenna engineering. In order to achieve this goal, the student will obtain a knowledge based on a set of skills. In terms of knowledge, the student will learn: Knowledge of nowadays telecommunication antennas such as mobile telecommunication antennas, broadcast antennas, etc. The basis of the radiation and radiowave propagation concepts. Knowledge of the following concepts: directivity, gain, radiation pattern and polarization concepts. The radiation integral and the Fourier Transform applied to antennas. Analysis of antenna arrays: linear and planar arrays in regular lattices. Analysis of aperture antennas and horn antennas. Reflector antennas. Introduction to radiowave propagation: attention will be paid to propagation conditions in radiolinks. In terms of the skills, we can classify them into specific skills and generic skills. Specific skills: Basic concepts of radiation and radiation parameters. Analysis and design of linear antennas: dipoles, loops and monopoles. Analysis of antenna arrays. Analysis and design of aperture antennas: Horn antennas. Reflector antennas. In terms of the generic skills, during the course the student will achieve: ¿ Overview of telecommunication systems by analysing and understanding the essential role of the antennas as the last stage of the transmitting or receiving RF-front-end. The student will achieve the ability to apply knowledge of mathematics and physics to design different kinds of antennas. (PO a) ¿ In addition he/she will be able to identify the antennas needed to develop a specific front-end by conducting (software packages such as CST or ADS) and discussing the corresponding results. (PO b, c, e and k) ¿ Ability to work in group and effectively communicate the results of the realized experiments by explaining in speech the results of the experiments. (PO g, k) ¿ Assumption by the student of the necessity continuous learning and knowledge of the contemporary issues. (PO a, c, j, k) REQUIREMENT: Knowledge similar to that given in the following subjects of this course are assumed: Electromagnetic fields (3rd course, 1st four-month period) and High frequency techniques (3rd course, 2nd four-month period). BASIC BIBLIOGRAPHY: ¿ D. Segovia and L.E. García, notes of the course ¿ C. A. Balanis: Antenna Theory Analysis and Design. 2nd or 3rd Edition Wiley ¿ Cardama, Jofre, Romeu, Rius, Blanch: Antenas. Ediciones UPC ¿ Kraus, J.D.: Antennas. McGraw-Hill, 1988. ¿ W. Stutzman: Antenna Theory and Design. Wiley ADDITIONAL BIBLIOGRAPHY: ¿ Collin, R.E.: Antennas and Radiowave Propagation. McGraw-Hill, 1985. ¿ R.S. Elliot: Antenna Theory and Design: re

CB1: Students have demonstrated possession and understanding of knowledge in an area of study that builds on the foundation of general secondary education, and is usually at a level that, while relying on advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects that involve knowledge from the cutting edge of their field of study. CB2: Students are able to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional manner and possess the competences usually demonstrated through the development and defence of arguments and problem solving within their field of study. CG3: Knowledge of basic and technological subject areas which enable acquisition of new methods and technologies, as well as endowing the technical engineer with the versatility necessary to adapt to any new situation. ECRT8: Ability to understand the mechanisms of electromagnetic and acoustic wave propagation and transmission, and their corresponding transmitting and receiving devices. ETEGISC3: Ability to analyze components and specifications for guided and unguided communication systems.  ETEGISC5: Ability to select antennas, equipment and transmission systems, guided and non-guided wave propagation, by electromagnetics, radiofrequency and optics means and the corresponding management of radio electronic space and frequency allocation. RA1: Knowledge and Understanding. Knowledge and understanding of the general fundamentals of engineering, scientific and mathematical principles, as well as those of their branch or specialty, including some knowledge at the forefront of their field. RA2: Analysis. Graduates will be able to solve engineering problems through an analysis process, identifying the problem, recognising specifications, establishing different methods of resolution, selecting the most appropriate one and implementing it correctly. They must be able to use various methods and recognize the importance of social constraints, human health, safety, the environment, as well as commercial constraints. RA4: Research. Graduates will be able to use appropriate methods to carry out detailed research and studies of technical aspects, commensurate with their level of knowledge. The research involves bibliographic searches, design and execution of experiments, interpretation of data, selection of the best proposal and computer simulation. May require consultation of databases, standards and security procedures. RA5: Applications. Graduates will have the ability to apply their knowledge and understanding to solve problems, conduct research, and design engineering devices or processes. These skills include knowledge, use and limitations of materials, computer models, process engineering, equipment, practical work, technical literature and information sources. They must be aware  of all the implications of engineering practice: ethical, environmental, commercial and industrial.

1) Fundamentals of radiation: antenna parameters. 2) Wire antennas: dipoles and monopoles. 3) Antenna arrays: analysis and synthesis. 4) Aperture antennas. Reflector antennas.

The teaching methodology will consist of three parts: Lectures on the main theoretical topics: the main theoretical topics of the course will be presented in these classes. Both the blackboard and computer presentations will be used. The students can have a text book and a set of slides covering all the topics in the course. This set of slides will be available from the beginning of the course. (PO a y c). Lectures on practical exercises. The students group will be divided in smaller groups with less than forty students. The students can have a problems book with many problems covering the topics of the course.(PO c y e) Practical work in the laboratory. Two kinds of practical work will be developed. Common sessions for all the students that will be divided in groups of 20 students. In the common session a final quiz will have to be filled by the students. (PO b y k)