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227-0110-00L

Electromagnetic Waves: Materials, Effects, and Antennas

VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-07-21 00:35:27

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

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Lecture Notes

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

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