ELEC 3909
Electromagnetic Waves
Maxwell's equations and EM wave solutions. Polarization. Poynting vector. EM waves in dielectrics and conductors; skin depth. Reflection and refraction. Standing waves. Fresnel relations, Brewster angle. Transmission lines. Line termination, basic impedance matching and transformation. Smith charts. Introduction to guided waves; slab waveguide.
2026
Readings
- (digital copy). There are also digital rental versions available at the bookstore. Additional material can be found in: S. M. Wentworth, Applied Electromagnetics: Early Transmission Lines Approach, (Wiley). Both of these
Prerequisites & course information
Precludes additional credit for PHYS 3308 . Prerequisite(s): ELEC 3105 or permission of the Department. Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027
- Electromagnetic Waves ↗2026