No: EET 4041

Title: ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES 2

Credits: 4
Goals: To expose students to microwave circuit analysis, design, fabrication, and testing.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this course, students will be able to:

Understand and use microwave CAD software and measurement techniques.

Design simple passive and active microwave circuits.

Design, fabricate, and test a microwave amplifier.

Textbook:

Microwave Engineering, 4th edition , by David M. Pozar, Wiley, 2011, ISBN 978-0-47063155-3

Microwave Devices and Circuits, 3rd Edition, by Samuel Y. Liao, Pearson Publishing
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Electromagnetic waves and radiating systems, second edition by Edward C. jordan and
Keith G. balmain, PHI publications.

References:

Lecture notes

Foundation of Microwave Engineering by Robert E. Collin, Tata-McGraw Hill.

Antennas & Radiowave Propagation by Robert E. Collin, McGraw Hill Book Co .

Prerequisites by Topic:
1. Electromagnetic theory of transmission lines
2. Smith chart and matching techniques
3. Basic circuit analysis
Topics:

1. Waveguides
General solutions for TEM, TE, and TM waves
Rectangular Waveguide
Circular Waveguide
Wave velocities and Dispersion
2. Microwave Cavity Resonators
Rectangular waveguide cavity resonators
Circular waveguide cavity resonators
Excitation of resonators
3. Microwave passive components
The scattering matrix
Basic properties of dividers and couplers
The T-junction Power Divider
The Wilkinson Power Divider
Waveguide Directional Couplers
Magic tees.
Principle of operation of Ferrite Isolators, Phase shifters, and Circulators.
4. Microwave Sources.
Reflex Klystron
Magnetron Oscillator
Gunn-Effect Diodes- GaAs Diodes
5. Antennas
Radiation Mechanism
Fundamental Parameter of Antennas
Potential functions and the electromagnetic fields.
Analysis of Linear Wire antennas.
6. Antenna Arrays
Uniform one-dimensional array
Broadside & End-fire Array.
Principle of Pattern multiplication
Array Pattern Synthesis.
7. Microwave Antennas
Horn Antennas
Parabolic Reflector Antennas
8. Introduction to Microwave System
Link Budget and Link Margin
LOS
Effect of Atmosphere, Ground, Plasma and rain.
Laboratory Projects:

1. Lab1 - Design of Rectangular waveguide and study of field pattern by using HFSS
simulation.
2. Lab 2 - Study of the Klystron characteristics by using Microwave test bench setup.
3. Lab 3 - Measurement of Coupling, Isolation and Directivity of Directional Coupler.
4. Lab 4 - Measurement of radiation pattern for different horn antennas.
5. Lab-5- Design and Simulation of Half wave dipole antenna for a given frequency and
gain using HFSS simulation.
6. Final Project: Design and fabrication of waveguide, waveguide components and different
antennas.
Computer Resources:

Ansoft HFSS on PC .

Laboratory Resources:
Vector network analyzer
Other microwave equipment:

Spectrum analyzer

Signal generator

Microwave Test bench set-up.

Outcome Coverage:
(a) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering. The majority of
the lectures, homework and projects deal with the application of electromagnetic theory.
Mathematical formulations are commonplace throughout the course. Most design projects in
EE481 start with the mathematical and engineering analysis. (M)
(b) An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data. All
design projects have an analysis step in which the students must design and conduct
experiments, and interpret the results to determine whether their designs meet specifications.
This course uses microwave equipment which must be calibrated to obtain good results.
During the calibration process, students will learn how to analyze and interpret data. (M)
(c) An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs. The course
materials are organized so that students will be able to analyze, design and test microwave
devices. Each project will start with a detailed analysis based on an ideal TL model. Then

simulation, fabrication and testing will be conducted to verify the design. The result is
documented in a project report. (H)
(d) An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams. Students will work together to
exchange ideas and compare different designs. Collaboration is highly encouraged by the
instructor. However, a report is prepared by each student so that he/she can practice technical
writing. (L)
(e) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems. The lab projects are
prepared so that students are able to develop functional microwave devices. The required
design specifications are given and students must satisfy them. This is similar to the product
design process in industry. (M)
(f) An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. The instructor will discuss the
professional ethics and responsibility in class. (L)
(g) An ability to communicate effectively. Students must prepare extensive written project
reports. Grades are given for writing quality as well as technical content of the reports. (M)
(h) The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a
global and societal context. Wireless communication is an important technology in recent
years. Most design projects are related to wireless technology. Their impact on society is
discussed in class. (L)
(i) A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning. Although most
design projects are related to current wireless technology, RF/radio engineering is also an old
subject. The instructor will discuss the history of radio engineering and how it changed into
the modern wireless technology. The emphasis is placed to recognize the changing
technology and adapting to a new area. (L)
(j) A knowledge of contemporary issues. Wireless communication is an important technology
in recent years. Most design projects are related to wireless technology. (L)
(k) An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for
engineering practice. Students use microwave CAD software (Ansoft Designer) and modern
microwave measurement systems (network analyzer, signal generators, spectrum analyzer).
Similar equipment and software are widely used in industry. (H)
Title: Introduction to Photonics
Credits: 4

Learning Objectives:
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
1. Explain major concepts of electromagnetic theory.
2. Describe light propagation in free space and materials.
3. Derive and explain equations for interference and diffraction phenomena.
4. Apply polarization to treatment of light.
5. Perform analysis of optical resonators and waveguiding structures.
6. Describe the concept of photons and how laser works.
7. Design and use various semiconductor photonic devices.
Textbook:
F. L. Pedrotti L. S. Pedrotti, and L. M. Pedrotti, Introduction to Optics, 3rd ed., Prentice Hall,
2007.
Reference Texts:
B. E. A. Saleh and M. C. Teich, "Fundamentals of Photonics", John Wiley & Sons, 1991.
J. T. Verdeyen, Laser Electronics, 3rd ed., Prentice Hall, 1995.
S. O. Kasap, Optoelectronics and Photonics, 2nd 3d., Prentice Hall, 2012.
Prerequisites by Topic:
1. Basic principles of electromagnetism (PHYS 122, PHYS 123, EE 361, or Equivalent)
2. Complex numbers and functions
3. Introductory differential and integral calculus, linear differential equations
Topics:
1. Geometrical optics: Reflection, refraction, total internal reflection, applications in
optical fibers.
2. Electromagnetic theory of light: Optical wave functions, wave equations, Maxwell's
equations in various media, energy flow and absorption.

3. Interference: Principle of superposition and interference, two-beam interference and

interferometry, multi-wave interference, Fabry-Perot interferometer, group/phase velocity
and dispersion.
4. Diffraction: Fraunhofer diffraction, Fresnel diffraction, diffraction gratings.
5. Polarization: Jones vectors and Jones matrices, Fresnel equations, polarization devices.
6. Photon, laser, and Gaussian-beam optics: Photon optics, laser basics, optical
resonators, Gaussian beam, transmission of Gaussian beams through optical components.
7. Semiconductor optics: Basic semiconductor physics, interaction of photons with
semiconductors, absorption and emission.
8. Semiconductor photonic devices: p-n junctions, light-emitting diodes, semiconductor
lasers, photodetectors and photovoltaic devices.
Computer Resources: None required, although Mathcad, Matlab or Mathematica may be
useful for some of the homework assignments.
Laboratory Resources: Not required.
Outcome Coverage:
(a) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering. The course applies
knowledge of mathematics to description and analysis of optical phenomena. Electromagnetic
theory and optics formalisms are used throughout the course. Relevance: High.
(b) An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data. The final
project, if included, requires conducting experiments. General guidance will be given, but
specific procedures will be designed by each team as they attempt to answer specific questions.
Experimental design and the conduct of experiments will be tested through final project reports
(20% of the final grade). There are also some in-class experiments for this course. Relevance:
Low.
(c) An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic
constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety,
manufacturability, and sustainability. Analysis and design of photonic components and systems
are introduced throughout the course. Together with associated homework and examination
problems, they challenge the students to understand design rules for advanced optical
components and systems to be applied in real world. Relevance: Low.

(d) An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams. To perform well in this class requires
understanding of basic knowledge in Electrical Engineering, Physics, and Mathematics. The
class has been attended by students from EE, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry,
Material Science and Engineering, Applied Math. Relevance: Medium.
(e) An ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems. The course projects involve
identifying engineering problems associated with design and analysis of optical systems.
Students are assigned homework and challenged to formulate their individual solutions.
Relevance: High.
(h) The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global,
economic, environmental, and societal context. Photonics has made its impact in optical fiber
communications, and has become a required knowledge for various interdisciplinary fields such
as nanoscience, nanotechnology, and biophotonics. Through this course, students will be able to
learn the impact of photonics on various innovation and problems related to these fields.
Relevance: Low.
(k) An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for
engineering practice. To solve problems in photonics requires the ability to use several basic
tools, skills, and tools in engineering. Relevance: Medium.