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227-0110-00L 6 Credits BSC , MSC D-ITET

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Electromagnetic Waves: Materials, Effects, and Antennas

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Ueli Koch

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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:33:22

Abstract

This course provides profound knowledge about electromagnetic waves. Various types of materials, nonlinear and resonant effects, and antenna applications are discussed.

Objective

You can describe wave propagation in classical and nonclassical materials by applying the fundamental solutions. You can explain how waves interact with matter and discuss about nonlinear, scattering and resonant effects. You can utilize the acquired knowledge in scattering, waveguiding, radiation, and antenna problems.

Content

The lecture covers the following topics: • Generic time-harmonic electromagnetic fields • Fundamental solutions of the wave equation • Wave propagation in various types of materials • Interaction of waves with matter • Nonlinear effects • Resonant effects • Applications like scattering, waveguiding, radiation • Radio frequency and optical antennas

Resources

Lecture Notes

Lecture notes and slides will be handed out during the lectures.

General Information

Language: English
Levels: BSC , MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Electromagnetic Waves: Materials, Effects, and Antennas	Mon 14:15-18:00 (GLC E 29.1)	4 h weekly

Offered In

Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnologie Bachelor
- Wahlfächer (Dies ist nur eine kleine Auswahl. Als Wahlfächer können aber auch weitere Fächer aus dem Angebot der ETH belegt werden, siehe dazu die "Richtlinien zu Projekten, Praktika, Seminare", .)
  - Ingenieurswissenschaftliche Wahlfächer
Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnologie Master
- Master-Studium (Studienreglement 2018)
  - Vertiefung: Electronics and Photonics (The core courses and specialization courses below are a selection for students who wish to specialize in the area of "Electronics and Photonics", see . The individual study plan is subject to the tutor's approval.)
    - Kernfächer (These core courses are particularly recommended for the field of "Electronics and Photonics". You may choose core courses form other fields in agreement with your tutor. A minimum of 24 credits must be obtained from core courses during the MSc EEIT.)
      - Foundation Core Courses
- Master-Studium (Studienreglement 2008)
  - Fächer der Vertiefung (A total of 42 CP must be achieved form courses during the Master Program. The individual study plan is subject to the tutor's approval. Semester / Research Projects are not allowed in this category.)
    - Electronics and Photonics
      - Kernfächer (Diese Fächer sind besonders Empfohlen, um sich in "Electronics and Photonics" zu vertiefen.)