Boundary Value Methods in Electromagnetics

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School of Science, Engineering and Technology

Electrical Engineering
Boundary Value Methods in Electromagnetics
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Laboratory: Simulation Laboratory for Electromagnetics and Applications, Room: 

Instructor: Prof.  B. Panoutsopoulos
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Electronic mail: PanoutsopoulosB@psu.edu
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Catalog Course Description:

BOUNDARY VALUE METHODS OF ELECTROMAGNETICS (3)
Theory and application of boundary value problems in engineering electromagnetics; topics include microwave and optical waveguides, radiation, and scattering.
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1st week

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Introduction of the instructional personnel and student body

Introduction to the laboratory space

Introduction to the laboratory / experimental study.

The laboratory apparatus.

The laboratory Rules.

Presentation of experimental data

Numerical calculations. Significant figures.

Statistical study of data

Organization of a report

Pre-laboratory work

Experimental verification

Further work

Report

Collection of data

Fitting data to curve

Scales (Lin-Lin, Lin-Log, Log-Log)

Error bars on data points

Computer programmes that fit data (2D Curve, 3D Curve, Sigma Plot)

Computer algebra systems (Mathematica, Matlab, Mathcad, etc.)

Automatic collection of data (LabView)

Preparation

Experimental study and evaluation

Further work

Report

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2nd week

Experiment:

Topics:
Collection of data

Fitting data to curve

Scales (Lin-Lin, Lin-Log, Log-Log)

Error bars on data points

Computer programmes that fit data (2D Curve, 3D Curve, Sigma Plot)

Computer algebra systems (Mathematica, Matlab, Mathcad, etc.)

Automatic collection of data (LabView)

Preparation

Experimental study and evaluation

Further work

Report 

Experiment: Simulation of Mathematical Operations

Vector Algebra

Addition - Subtraction

Inner multiplication - Outer multiplication

Coordinate Systems

Cartesian

Circular Cylindrical

Spherical

Element of length

Element of surface

Element of volume

Vector calculus

Plot of:

Scalar functions

Vector functions

iso- lines

Gradient of a function

Divergence of a function

Rotation of a function

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3rd week

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4th week

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5th week

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6th week

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9th week

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Waves Propagation & Bounce Diagram

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11th week

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12th week

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13th week

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14th week

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Review:

From the past to the present and to the future

Discussion on the course

Evaluation of the course

Evaluation of the instructor

Presentation of studies:

16th week

 Final Examination