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ELE 594 Radio Frequency and Microwave Networks

Analytical Programme of Laboratory Exercises

1st week

 Topics:

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.

 The laboratory Notebook.

Must be bound, pages should be numbered, and table of context must be provided (leave the first three pages blank)

For every experiment enter:

title

name of participants or witnesses

work to be done

preliminary work done (Calculations, measurements, graphs)

work done (Calculations, measurements, graphs)

comments related with the experiment

conclusions (comparison with expected results, new discovery, etc)

 

 Presentation of experimental data

 Numerical calculations. Significant figures.

 Statistical study of data

 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)

 

 Organization of a report

 Preparation (Analytical, Simulation)

 Experimental study and evaluation

 Further work, Comments

 Report

2nd week

Experiment:

 Characterization of electrical components at Radio Frequency and Microwave region.

 Characterization of electrical networks at Radio Frequency and Microwave region.

 

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3rd week

Experiment:

 Characterization of a transmission line in the frequency domain.

 

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4th week

Experiment:

 Characterization of a transmission line in the time domain.

 

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5th week

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6th week

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7th week

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8th week

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9th week

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10th week

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11th week

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12th week

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13th week Presentation of Projects

1. Τίτλος
2. Ανασκόπηση του πεδίου
3. Σύντομη ανασκόπηση της διαδικασίασ / τεχνικής
4. Σχήματα / φωτογραφίες που μεριγράφουν την διαδικασία
5. Περιγραφή άλλων διαδικασιών
6. Πλεονεκτήματα της μεθόδου
7. Συμπεράσματα

Αντίγραφο του άρθρου.
 

14th week Review
From the past to the present and from the present to the future
Discussion on the course
Evaluation of the course
Evaluation of the instructor
15th week Final Examination