| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electromagnetic Wave Theory | EEM361 | 5. Semester | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Lecturing |
| Course Coordinator |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Musa ÇADIRCI |
| Instructor(s) |
Musa ÇADIRCI |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | To be able to comprehend time-varying fields, to understand and apply the physical meanings of Maxwell-Equations. To understand the fundamentals of Planar Electromagnetic Waves. Gaining basic knowledge of transmission line theory and their applications. Learning about Waveguides and their types. |
| Course Content | Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction Maxwell-Equations, Electromagnetic Boundary Conditions Harmonic Fields in Time, Electromagnetic Spectrum Planar Electromagnetic Waves, Electromagnetic power flow and poynting vector, general transmission line equations and parameters Wave properties in Finite and Infinite transmission lines, Waveguides and behaviour of TEM, TM, TE wave types along waveguide |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Analyzes time-varying electromagnetic fields using Maxwell's equations and Faraday's law. - Explains the propagation, polarization, and boundary behavior of plane electromagnetic waves. - Evaluates the transmission and characteristic parameters of electromagnetic waves in transmission lines and waveguides. - Calculates the power transmission mechanism of electromagnetic waves using the Poynting vector. - Applies impedance matching, Smith chart analysis, and resonator concepts for high-frequency circuit analysis. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction | |
| 2. Week | Maxwell- Equations and potential functions, Electromagnetic Boundary Conditions. | |
| 3. Week | Harmonic Fields in Time, Phasor Representations, Electromagnetic Spectrum | |
| 4. Week | Planar Electromagnetic Waves, TEM waves and polarization | |
| 5. Week | TEM waves in low and high loss media, Group Velocity | |
| 6. Week | Electromagnetic power flow and poynting vector, Plane Waves in different mediums | |
| 7. Week | Plane waves in different mediums | |
| 8. Week | Oblique incident of plane waves to the boundaries, full reflection, perpendicular and parallel polarization, Brewster angle | |
| 9. Week | Transverse electromagnetic waves propagation in waveguide and general transmission line equations and parameters | |
| 10. Week | Wave properties in Finite and Infinite transmission lines, Characteristic impedance, Standing wave ratio | |
| 11. Week | Smith Chart, impedance matching in transmission lines | |
| 12. Week | Waveguides and behavior of TEM, TM, TE waves along the waveguide | |
| 13. Week | Waveguides and their types | |
| 14. Week | Cavity Resenators |
| David K. Cheng; Field and Wave Electromagnetics; Addison-Wesley Publishing |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60,40,60 |
| PY7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Research | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Other Activities | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 77 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 3.0 | ||
