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6.630

Electromagnetics

Graduate · Historical course

Fall 2006

6.630 is an introductory subject on electromagnetics, emphasizing fundamental concepts and applications of Maxwell equations. Topics covered include: polarization, dipole antennas, wireless communications, forces and energy, phase matching, dielectric waveguides and optical fibers, transmission line theory and circuit concepts, antennas, and equivalent principle. Examples deal with electrodynamics, propagation, guidance, and radiation of electromagnetic waves.

Readings

  • The readings for the course were taken from the required textbook, which was written by the course instructor.
    Listed reading
  • Kong, J. A. Electromagnetic Wave Theory . Cambridge, MA: EMW, 2005. ISBN: 0966814398.
    Required
  • WEEK #: 1 · TOPICS: Maxwell Equations in Free Space (I) · READINGS: Sections 1.1-1.2
    Reading assignment
  • WEEK #: 7 · TOPICS: Reflection and Transmission at a Plane Boundary (I) · READINGS: Sections 2.1-2.2
    Reading assignment
  • WEEK #: 9 · TOPICS: Parallel Plate Waveguide · READINGS: Sections 2.4 and 2.6
    Reading assignment
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