Applied Frequency-Domain Electromagnetics - (IEEE Press) by Robert Paknys (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Understanding electromagnetic wave theory is pivotal in the design of antennas, microwave circuits, radars, and imaging systems. Researchers behind technology advances in these and other areas need to understand both the classical theory of electromagnetics as well as modern and emerging techniques of solving Maxwell's equations. To this end, the book provides a graduate-level treatment of selected analytical and computational methods.

The analytical methods include the separation of variables, perturbation theory, Green's functions, geometrical optics, the geometrical theory of diffraction, physical optics, and the physical theory of diffraction. The numerical techniques include mode matching, the method of moments, and the finite element method. The analytical methods provide physical insights that are valuable in the design process and the invention of new devices. The numerical methods are more capable of treating general and complex structures. Together, they form a basis for modern electromagnetic design.

The level of presentation allows the reader to immediately begin applying the methods to some problems of moderate complexity. It also provides explanations of the underlying theories so that their capabilities and limitations can be understood.

About the Author

Prof Robert Paknys, Concordia University, Canada
Robert Paknys received the B.Eng. Degree from McGill University in 1979, and the M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees from Ohio State University in 1982 and 1985, respectively, all in electrical engineering. He joined the Concordia ECE Department as a faculty member in 1989, and is a full professor. He served the department as the undergraduate program director, associate chair, and department chair. He teaches courses in electromagnetics, antennas and microwaves. His research interest is in electromagnetics, with applications to antennas. He has served as a consultant to the government and industry. Dr. Paknys is a member of ACES, a member of CNC-URSI Commission B, a senior member of the IEEE, a registered professional engineer, and a past associate editor (2004-2010) for the IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation.