E E  512

Advanced Electromagnetic Field Theory

Iowa State University

Fall 2011

This course is also offered through Engineering Distance Education.

Time and Place: 270 Town Hall, Tuesday & Thursday, 2:10-3:30pm

Instructor: Jiming Song

• Office: Coover 2130  
• Phone: 294-8396        
• Email: jisong@iastate.edu

Office Hours: Coover 2130, Tuesday and Thursday, 1-2pm

Textbook, References, and Notes

• Textbook:  J.-M. Jin, Theory and Computation of Electromagnetic Fields, John Wiley and Sons, 2010.  (ISBN-10: 0470533595; ISBN -13: 978-0470533598)
• C. A. Balanis, Advanced Engineering Electromagnetics, John Wiley and Sons, 1989. (ISBN 0-471-62194-3)
• J. A. Kong, Electromagnetic Wave Theory, John Wiley and Sons, 1990.
• R. F. Harrington, Time Harmonic Electromagnetic Fields, McGraw Hill., 1961 & 2001.
• J. D. Jackson, Classical Electrodynamics, John Wiley and Sons, 1962.
• Class notes.

Homework: Homework assignments will be given every Thursday and are due exactly a week later.

Tentative Course Schedule

1. Introduction and review of vector analysis, Maxwell's, boundary conditions, and constitutive relations.
2. Wave equation and its solutions in homogeneous medium.
3. Wave propagation and polarization.
4. Reflection and transmission in multilayered media.
5. Waves in plasma, anisotropic media, and waves generated by current sheet.
6. Vector and scalar potentials and construction of solutions.
7. Huygens principle, equivalent sources, duality,  reciprocity.
8. Waveguides and cavities (rectangular cross sections).
9. Waveguides and cavities (cylindrical cross sections).
10. Radiation and scattering.

Final Grade Breakdown:

• Problem Sets ---------  25%                 Projects --------------- 25%
• Mid-term Exam -----    25%                 Final Exam -----------  25%

Please address any special needs or special accommodations with me at the beginning of the semester or as soon as you become aware. Those seeking accommodations based on disabilities should obtain a Student Academic Accommodation Request (SAAR) from the Disability Resources (DR) office (515-294-6624).  DR is located in Room 1076 of the Student Services Building.