Microwaves Engineering R3a

Overview

Credits points: 6

Workload:
75 hours course attendance; 105 hours self-study

Semester: winter

Language: English

Module type: elective

Module usability: M.Sc. Electrical Communication Engineering, M.Sc. Elektrotechnik

Module duration: one semester

Required qualifications:
Knowledge of fundamentals in microwave technology

Knowledge of vector algebra and vector analysis

Competences to be acquired

Research and development in the area of microwave components

Characterization and modelling of microwave components based on measurements

Design of microwave networks

Courses

Content

  • Definitions and survey of wave guide structures
  • Transmission line theory and describing equations, reflection coefficient, input impedance, Maxwell’s equations, decoupling of Maxwell’s equations, electrodynamic potential
  • Classification of field modes on wave guides
  • Field-theoretical analysis of hollow and dielectric wave guides (optical fibre)
  • Transmission line resonators and wave guide cavities (frequency stabilized oscillators)
  • Antennas

Learning outcomes

  • Understanding the electrical and transmission properties of different types of microwave guides and resonators together with applications
  • Ability to calculate parameters of microwave guides based on the complete set of Maxwell’s equations

Details

  • Lecturer: Axel Bangert an team
  • Teaching method: lecture and exercises
  • SWS: 3
  • Credit points: 4
  • Examination: oral exam (30 minutes)
  • Course identifier: FB16-5210

Content

  • Definitions and survey of wave guide structures
  • Transmission line theory and describing equations, reflection coefficient, input impedance, Maxwell’s equations, decoupling of Maxwell’s equations, electrodynamic potential
  • Classification of field modes on wave guides
  • Field-theoretical analysis of hollow and dielectric wave guides (optical fibre)
  • Transmission line resonators and wave guide cavities (frequency stabilized oscillators)
  • Antennas

Learning outcomes

  • Understanding the electrical and transmission properties of different types of microwave guides and resonators together with applications
  • Ability to calculate parameters of microwave guides based on the complete set of Maxwell’s equations

Details

  • Lecturer: Axel Bangert and team
  • Teaching method: lab training
  • SWS: 2
  • Credit points: 2
  • Examination: lab training attendance and conductance of experiments
  • Course identifier: FB16-5215