GR15 Regulations (2015-16)

GOKARAJU RANGARAJU
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY AND TRANSMISSION LINES

Course Code: GR15A2054
II Year II Semester

L:3 T:1 P:0 C:4

Prerequisites

Basics of Vector Calculus

Course Objectives

To lay a strong foundation on the theory Electromagnetic field theory and

transmission lines for use in various applications
Course Outcomes
Students will be able to:

Analyze the importance of Maxwell equations in electromagnetic theory

Demonstrate the ability to compute various parameters for loaded

transmission lines using either Smith chart or classical theory.

Design matching networks for loaded transmission lines

Review of Coordinate Systems, Vector Calculus, Field Concept

Unit-I
Electrostatics: Coulombs Law, Electric Field Intensity, Electric Field due to
Various Charge Distributions, Electric Flux Density, Gauss Law and
Applications, Scalar Electric Potential, Energy Density, Current, Current Density,
Continuity Equation, Conductivity, Power Absorbed in Conductor, Dielectric
Polarization, Permittivity, Relaxation Time, Electrostatic Boundary Conditions,
Poissons and Laplaces Equations, Capacitance, Method of Images.
Unit-II
Magneto statics: Magnetic Flux Density, Magnetic Field Intensity, Magnetic
Field due to Various Current Configurations, Biot-Savart Law, Amperes Circuital
Law and Applications, Vector Magnetic Potential, Forces due to Magnetic Fields,
Magnetization, Permeability, Magneto static Boundary Conditions, Inductance,
Magnetic Energy.
Maxwells Equations (Time Varying Fields): Faradays Law, Displacement
Current Density, Maxwells Equations in Various Forms, Boundary Conditions,
Potential Relations, Conductor/Dielectric Characterization, Loss Tangent.
Unit-III
Uniform Plane Waves: Solutions in Lossy and Lossless Media, Propagation
Characteristics, Intrinsic Impedance, Skin Depth, Propagation in Dispersive
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Media, Poynting Vector and Theorem, Wave Polarization- Linear, Elliptical and
Circular.
Reflection/ Transmission of Plane Waves: Reflection at Normal Incidence,
Standing Waves, Surface Impedance, Power Absorbed in a Plane Conductor,
Propagation Vector, Reflection at Oblique Incidence, Brewster Angle, Total
Internal Reflection.
Unit-IV
Transmission Lines-1: Transmission Line Parameters, Transmission Line
Equations, Characteristic Impedance, Propagation characteristics, Lossless/
Low Loss Line Analysis, Conditions for Distortionless Transmission and
Minimum Attenuation. Finite Transmission Line, Input Impedance, Short Circuit
and Open Circuit Lines, Reflection Coefficient, VSWR. UHF Lines as Circuit
Elements - /2, /4, /8 Lines. Impedance Transformations and Matching.
Unit-V
Transmission Lines-2: Smith Chart Theory and Applications, Single Stub
Matching. Propagation between Parallel Plates, Modes, Cut-off Frequencies,
Phase and Group Velocities, Wavelengths, Wave Impedances.
Teaching methodologies
1.
Power Point presentations
2.
Tutorial Sheets
3.
Assignments
Text Books
1.
Elements of Electromagnetics, Mathew N.O. Sadiku, Oxford Univ.
Press, 4th ed., 2007
2.
Engineering Electromagnetics, William H. Hayt Jr. and John A. Buck,
McGraw-Hill, 8th ed., 2012
3.
Theory and Problems of Electromagnetics, Joseph A Edminister,
2nd ed., Tata Mc-Graw Hill, 1993
Reference Books
1.
Engineering Electromagnetics, Nathan Ida, Springer (India) Pvt. Ltd.,
New Delhi, 2nd ed., 2005
2.
Electromagnetic Field Theory Fundamentals, Bhag Singh Guru,
Huseyin R Hiziroglu, Cambridge Univ. Press, 2004
3.
Electromagnetics, John D Kraus, McGraw Hill, 4th ed., 1992
4.
Electromagnetic Waves and Radiating Systems, E.C. Jordan and K.G.
Balmain, PHI, 2nded, 2000
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