Kao, Ming-Seng.

Understanding Electromagnetic Waves [electronic resource] / by Ming-Seng Kao, Chieh-Fu Chang. - 1st ed. 2020. - XXI, 444 p. 246 illus., 195 illus. in color. online resource.

Introduction -- Maxwell’s Equations -- Plane Waves and Wave Equations -- Characteristics and Parameters of EM Waves -- Boundary Conditions and Behavior of EM Waves -- Transmission Line -- Smith Chart -- Antenna.

This one-semester textbook teaches students Electromagnetic Waves, via an early introduction to Maxwell’s Equations in the first chapter. Mathematics fundamentals are used as needed, but rigor is de-emphasized in preference to understanding the basic ideas and principles of EM waves. Each chapter includes extensive, step-by-step, solved examples, as well as abundant exercises. Designed for a one-semester course in electromagnetic waves; Introduces Maxwell’s equations in the first chapter; De-emphasizes mathematical rigor in order to make key ideas and principles easy to understand; Makes material accessible to readers of varying backgrounds, with extensive use of solved examples; Includes abundant exercises for each chapter.

9783030457082

10.1007/978-3-030-45708-2 doi


Electronic circuits.
Telecommunication.
Electronic Circuits and Systems.
Microwaves, RF Engineering and Optical Communications.

TK7867-7867.5

621.3815