Electronics Engineering

GENERAL The course aims to introduce student: to fundamental theorems and antenna parameters; to advanced theory of antenna arrays, antenna diversity, MIMO systems, periodic structures; to the analysis and design of resonant and traveling-wave antennas; to numerical methods in electromagnetics and to the method of memonts in particular; to a survey of sundry topics in the antenna field. SPECIFIC • Knowledge and understanding: to know analytical and numerical methods for the analysis of antenna arrays, of periodic structures through equivalent networks, of planar resonant and traveling-wave antennas. • Applying knowledge and understanding: to know how to apply the methods to the analysis and design of different classes of radiating systems. • Critical and judgmental skills: to be able to select the most convenient antenna solution for various application scenarios, to select approximate models for carrying out a preliminary design, to select numerical methods for achieving the final design through full-wave simulations. • Communication skills: to be able to describe the design solutions adopted for resonant and traveling-wave antennas and the relevant numerical simulation. Communication skills are realized by means of oral expositions on single topics about modelling, design, and antenna simulation. • Learning skills: ability to deepen the acquired analysis and design skills and navigate the relevant scientific literature.