Course Description


 This course provides a more advanced introduction to the method of moment solution of electromagnetic interaction problems. Specifically, this course will consider analyzing TE and TM polarized electromagnetic scattering by two-dimensional cylinders (metallic and material) using the EFIE (electric-field integral equation), MFIE (magnetic-field integral equation), VFIE (volume-field integral equation), and SFIE (surface-field integral equation). Scattering by three-dimensional metallic objects using the EFIE and MFIE is also covered in detail. For three-dimensional scattering both rooftop and RWG vector basis are introduced. The electromagnetic scattering by periodic structures is also introduced. Finally, high-order method of moment techniques is introduced for two-dimensional and three-dimensional scattering analysis.

Specific Course Outcomes

The following competencies should be imparted to the students:

1) Understanding of Fundamental theoretical concepts such as duality, image theory, reciprocity, uniqueness, Green's theorems, and equivalence theory.

2) Ability to derive the magnetic and electric field integral equations for metallic bodies in two and three-dimensions and predict the proper Green's function for a given problem

3) Ability to derive the volume field integral equations for penatrable bodies

4) Ability to derive the surface field integral equations for penatrable bodies using electric field, magnetic field, and combined field integral equations

5) Ability to derive and develop method of moment formulations for 2D TM and TE pole scattering by metallic structures and write computer programs using a higher level programming language

6) Ability to derive and develop (program) method of moment formulations for 2D TM and TE pole scattering by penetrable material cylinders

7) Ability to derive and develop (program) method of moment formulations for 2D TM and TE pole scattering by metallic structures with 1D periodicity

8) Ability to derive and develop (program) method of moment formulations for electromagnetic scattering by canonical 3D metallic structures

9) Ability to derive and develop (program) high-order method of moment formulations for electromagnetic scattering by canonical 2D metallic structures