Nov 14, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2020-21

EE 4403 - Antenna and Microwave Theory


Fundamental concepts and definitions for radiating systems including parameters, current distributions, matching, polarization and their effect on antenna performance. Transmission links, linear wire, loop, aperture, and array antennas discussed.

Requisites: EE 3214
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students should be able to understand array theory and apply it to various design problems.
  • Students should obtain the knowledge and ability to understand and use fundamental antenna parameters (directivity, effective aperture, input impedance, pattern, etc.)
  • Students should understand guided wave propagation at microwave and optical frequencies.
  • Students should understand the fundamental physics behind antenna radiation and apply the radiation integrals to various wire geometries.


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