Antennas and Wave Propagation

Cod y Modiwl
PHM2820
Teitl y Modiwl
Antennas and Wave Propagation
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2026/2027
Semester
Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Dr Syeda Fizzah Jilani
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Rhagofynion
PHM2420
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad

Manylion Asesiad

Cyfran
Asesiad Semester Weekly workshop reports: 2 x 10% 20%
Asesiad Semester Project Report: 3 x 10% 30%
Arholiad Semester Exam: 2 Awr 50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Project Report: 3 x 10% 30%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Weekly workshop reports: 2 x 10% 20%
Arholiad Ailsefyll Exam: 2 Awr 50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. Apply with justification the fundamental principles of electromagnetism to radio-wave propagation and sensing.
  2. Solve complex problems in radio-wave propagation, sensing, and characterisation techniques.
  3. Critically evaluate principles of operation of the modern high-performance antenna front ends for efficient communication.
  4. Show mastery in application of computer-aided package for design, modelling, and characterisation of antennas.
  5. Present and discuss results on antennas and propagation in formal technical report(s).

Disgrifiad cryno

The module focuses on developing a theoretical understanding of antennas, radio-frequency wave propagation and the use of electromagnetic (EM) principles in developing radio devices. Advanced design methodologies of antennas and transmission lines are considered as well as their applications in state-of-the-art wireless communication systems, sensing networks and novel applications such as body-centric antennas, smart materials etc. Application of theory is supported through a series of practical/theoretical individual and group exercises in workshops.

Cynnwys

The module will cover topics in antenna theory and EM wave propagation in lectures and practical workshop sessions:
Wave Propagation
• Introduction to generation, transmission, and radiation of electromagnetic waves in antennas.
• Basic concept of indoor propagation, benefits, limitations and challenges (pico-femtocells)
• Propagation models, free space propagation, path loss, shadowing, fast fading, reflections.
• Diffraction and Huygen’s Principle
• Fresnel Zones. Tropospheric Refraction

Antennas
• Introduction to antennas, and their role in modern communication systems.
• Fundamentals of impedance matching, network theory, S-parameters, transmission line media (waveguide, coax, microstrip, stripline, coplanar waveguide, etc.) and passive components.
• Base station and mobile antennas (how to meet the ever-increasing demands and cost).
• Antennas for smart applications, (versatile, compact, conformal, multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) antennas, phased arrays etc.)

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau
Addasrwydd a gwydnwch Adaptability and resilience are required to lead the problem solving in the right direction.
Cydlynu ag erail This will be helpful in group discussions during workshops.
Cyfathrebu proffesiynol Written communication is developed in formal technical reports.
Datrys Problemau Creadigol Problem solving is a key skill in engineering.
Gallu digidol Digital capability is essential in the use of software skills for computational analysis.
Meddwl beirniadol a dadansoddol Critical and analytical thinking is required for the design exercises using software.
Myfyrdod The students will need to reflect on their practices when carrying out workshop exercises.
Sgiliau Pwnc-benodol The module develops technical skills related to antenna design.
Synnwyr byd go iawn The module develops skills that may be applied in industry.

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